English poem
Vision
by Elizabeth Bibesco (1897–1945)
The days are gone when I could see your face— When all your loveliness was in my eyes, A phantom image, dancing into space, Fleeing from certainty to seek surprise.
Your face is gone for you are with me here. My eyes are shut; kneeling I ask for grace— If I was blind with sight forgive me, dear. The days are gone when I could see your face.