She stood pale and correct, Not the least bit excited, As I well recollect. She strove not for effect, Nor was she affrighted; She stood pale and correct. I had tried to detect Signs of love unrequited, As I well recollect. There were signs of neglect Which were very soon righted; She stood pale and correct. Hundreds went to inspect Her, and left her, delighted, As I well recollect. She was marble! unflecked From her heels to her white head; She stood pale and correct, As I well recollect. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THEY HAVEN'T HEARD THE WEST IS OVER by JAMES GALVIN THE SEASONS by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON |