Poem by Amy Levy

A Reminiscence

It is so long gone by, and yet
How clearly now I see it all!
The glimmer of your cigarette,
The little chamber, narrow and tall.

Perseus; your picture in its frame;
(How near they seem and yet how far!)
The blaze of kindled logs; the flame
Of tulips in a mighty jar.

Florence and spring-time: surely each
Glad things unto the spirit saith.
Why did you lead me in your speech
To these dark mysteries of death?

1. The First Extra
2. Youth and Love
3. Ballade of a Special Edition
4. Borderland
5. Translated from Geibel

Ella Wilcox A Reminiscence ("I saw the wild honey-bee kissing a rose")

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