A glorious vision hovers o'er his soul, Gilding the prison and the weary bed Though hard the pillow placed beneath his head; Though brackish be the water in the bowl Beside him; he can see the planets roll In glowing adoration, without dread; Knowing how, by unerring wisdom led, They struggle not against the strong control. When suddenly a star shoots from the skies, Than all the other stars more purely bright, Replete with heavenly loves and harmonies; He starts: -- what meets his full awakening sight? Lo! Leonora with large humid eyes, Gazing upon him in the misty light. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BALLAD OF WILLIAM SYCAMORE (1790-1880) by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET THE PATRIOT; AN OLD STORY by ROBERT BROWNING THE BAT by CHARLES LUTWIDGE DODGSON PETER QUINCE AT THE CLAVIER by WALLACE STEVENS FATHER, THY WILL BE DONE by SARAH FLOWER ADAMS |