Versos English James Elroy Flecker Melchior

English poem

Melchior

by (1884–1915)

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I am the dark man, Melchior, And I shall live but little more Since I am old and feebly move. My kingdom is a burnt-up land Half buried by the drifting sand, So hot Apollo shines above. What could I bring but simple myrrh White blossom of the cordial fire? Hail, Prince of Souls, and Lord of Love!