English poem
Xliii
by Bliss Carman
Surely somehow, in some measure, There will be joy and fulfilment,— Cease from this throb of desire,— Even for Sappho!
Surely some fortunate hour Phaon will come, and his beauty Be spent like water to plenish Need of that beauty!
Where is the breath of Poseidon, Cool from the sea-floor with evening? Why are Selene’s white horses So long arriving?