Your almond eyes Are brown with Autumn's richest, darkest hues; Long lashes droop on depths of polished jade -- A veil, but no disguise. Can I refuse The lure of such a maid? A plain knot serves To hold your sleek hair straight back from your face; Beneath your breasts a shapeless obi tied To hide entrancing curves -- Yet you are grace And charm personified! Your gentle kiss Upon my cheek, as in your arms I lie; Your soft embrace, with all its practiced art -- Could they bring aught of bliss To satisfy A restless, aching heart? You do not speak: I wonder if the music of your voice Could heighten the enchantment of your smile! Such witchery to seek Leaves me no choice -- I must remain awhile! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HEGIRA by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON EMBLEMS OF LOVE: 1. THE MARVELLOUS SEED OF LOVE by PHILIP AYRES TO A SINGING BIRD by PHILIP AYRES LILIES: 15 by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) SATURDAY IN Y' HOLY WEEK by JOSEPH BEAUMONT THE VISIONS OF BELLAY by JOACHIM DU BELLAY TO JOY by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN |