Versos English James Elroy Flecker Balthazar

English poem

Balthazar

by (1884–1915)

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I am Balthazar, Lord of Ind, Where blows a soft and scented wind From Taprobane towards Cathay. My children, who are tall and wise, Stand by a tree with shutten eyes And seem to meditate or pray. And these red drops of frankincense Betoken man's intelligence. Hail, Lord of Wisdom, Prince of Day!