Versos English Elizabeth Bibesco Vision

English poem

Vision

by (1897–1945)

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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.