To Fancy - Richard Watson Dixon (110 years after his death)

I am here for thee
Art thou there for me?
Or, traitess to my watchful heart
Dost thou from rock and wave depart
And from the desolate sea?

I am here for thee
Art thou there for me?
Or, Fancy , with thy wondrous smile
Wilt thou no more my eyes beguile
Betwixt the clouds and sea?

I am here for thee:
Art thou there for me?
Spirit of brightness, shy and sweet!
My eyes thy glimmering robe would meet
Above the glimmering sea

My little skill
My passionate will
Are here: Where art thou? Spirit , bow
From darkening cloud thy heavenly brow
Ere sinks the ebbing sea

in Songs and Odes

Richard Watson Dixon (b. 5 May 1833 - d. 23 January 1900)