The Girl from the Hall

Dedicated to Rachel Weist

 

1          Her aspect exalt, what figure enthrall,

2          And her design so remains not opposed,

3          That have she a beauty opposed not at all,

4          Which amorous to stare I'm disposed.

5          Know her, not really, as she knows me not;

6          Elusive and ethereal as air-

7          Is she, this girl who in beauty is taught

8          And who forces me from distance to stare.

9          Continue will I, so far yet so close,

10        To engrossed with her, ponder and look-

11        At that girl from the hall, who me lachrymose-

12        Left and who heart so beguiling took.