BACK through the rain and mist Of my far way, I have come, whom you kissed That other day. See, love, I wait outside While the rains fall: Through the night, void and wide, Hark to my call. Do you falter, you who loved So long and well, Now I my love have proved, Breaking Death's spell? Leaving those pale delights Dead folk that thrill, Through their dim days and nights, Wait I your will. Dear love, unbar the door, Life is so sweet! Warmed on your heart once more, My heart shall beat. Snatch me from very Death: Heaven will forgive. Breathe in my lips your breath: Then I shall live. Nay, but you shrink with fear, No welcome speak, -- Now shall the grave be dear, Love is so weak. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LINES INSCRIBED UPON A CUP FORMED FROM A SKULL by GEORGE GORDON BYRON THE HILL WIFE: THE SMILE by ROBERT FROST SCORN NOT THE LEAST by ROBERT SOUTHWELL I HAVE SEEN by JOHANNA AMBROSIUS BLACK BUTTE by PAUL SOUTHWORTH BLISS THE PHANTOM COMPOSER by IRENE DAKIN |