Versos English Marie Van Vorst Xi

English poem

Xi

by (1867–1936)

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Guldemar heard. There went a tinkling Like little heavenly bells, and soft singing, A pleasant smell like violet-woods in spring Was wafted from the princess’ silks astir. First came the mincing pages, finely dressed, Then walking all alone the king’s sister, And in her beauty one forgot the rest.