From his forgetful hold the plane-branch drops, Reverent he kneels, and lifts his rational eyes To her as if in prayer ; And when she pours her angel voice in song Entranced he listens to the thrilling notes, Till his strong temples, bathed with sudden... The Curse of Kehama - Page 9by Robert Southey - 1812Full view - About this book
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...meets his sight, The trunk its undulating motion stops, From his forgetful hold the plane-branch drops, Reverent he kneels, and lifts his rational eyes To...listens to the thrilling notes, Till his strong temples, bat'hed with sudden dews, Their fragrance of delight and love diffuse. Lo ! as the voice melodious... | |
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