Thesilenceofpreludedsong-
AEoliansilencecharmsthewoods；
Eachtreeaharp，whosefoliagedstringsArewaitingforthemaster’stouchTosweepthemintostormsofjoy，Standsmuteandwhispersnot；thebirdsBrooddumbintheirforebodingnests，Savehereandthereachirportweet，Thatuttersfearoranouslove，OrwhentheouzelsendsaswiftHalfwarble，shrinkingbackagainHisgoldenbill，orwhenaloudThestorm-cockwarnstheduskinghillsAndllagesandvalleysround：
Forlo，beneaththoseraggedcloudsThatskirttheopeningwest，astreamOfyellowlightandwindyflameSpreadslengtheningsouthward，andtheskyBeginstogloom，ando’erthegroundAmoanofcomingblastscreepslowAndrustlesinthecrispinggrass；
TillsuddenlywithmightyarmsOutspread，thatreachthehorizonround，ThegreatSouth-Westdreso’ertheearth，AndloosensallhisroaringrobesBehindhim，overheathandmoor。
Hecomesupontheneckofnight，LikeonethatleapsafierysteedWhosekeenblackhaunchesqueringshineWitheagernessandhaste，thatneedsNospurtomakethedarkleaguesfly!
Whoseeyesaremeteorsofspeed；
Whosemaneisasaflashingfoam；
Whosehoofsaretravellingthunder-shocks；-
Hecomes，andwhilehisgrowinggusts，Wildcouriersofhisrecklesscourse，Arewhistlingfromthedaggeredgorse，Andhurryingoverfernandbroom，Midway，faroff，hefeignstohaltAndgatherinhisstreamingtrain。
Now，whirringlikeaneagle’swingPreparingforawideblueflight；
Now，flappinglikeasailthattacksAndchidesthewetbewilderedmast；
Now，screaminglikeananguish’dthingChasedclosebysomedown-breathingbeak；
Now，wailinglikeabreakingheart，Thatwillnotwhollybreak，buthopesWithhopethatknowsitselfinvain；
Now，threateninglikeastorm-chargedcloud；
Now，cooinglikeawoodlanddove；
Now，upagaininroarandwrathHighsoaringandwidesweeping；now，WithsuddenfurydashingdownFull-forceontheawaitingwoods。
Longwaitedthere，foraspensfrailThattinklewithasilverbell，TowarntheZephyroftheirlove，Whendangerisathand，andwakeTheneighbouringboughs，surrenderingallTheirprophetharmonyofleaves，Hadcaughthisearliestwindwardthought，Andtoldittrembling；nakedbirkDownshoweringherdishevelledhair，AndlikeabeautyyieldingupHerfatetoalltheelements，Hadswayedinanswer；hazelsclose，Thickbramblesanddarkbrushwoodtufts，AndbriaredbrakesthatlinethedellsWithshaggybeetlingbrows，hadsungShrillmusic，whilethetatteredflawsToreoverthem，andnowthewholeTumultuousconcords，seizedatonceWithsavageinspiration，——pine，Andlarch，andbeech，andfir，andthorn，Andash，andoak，andoakling，raveAndshriek，andshout，andwhirl，andtoss，Andstretchtheirarms，andsplit，andcrack，Andbendtheirstems，andbowtheirheads，Andgrind，andgroan，andlion-likeRoartotheecho-peopledhillsAndravenouswilds，andcrake-likecryWithharshdelight，andcave-likecallWithhollowmouth，andharp-likethrillWithmightymelodies，sublime，Fromclumpsofcolumn’dpinesthatwaveAloftyanthemtothesky，Fitmusicforaprophet’ssoul-
Andlikeanoceangatheringpower，Andmurmuringdeep，whiledownbelowReignscalmprofound；——nottremblingnowTheaspens，butlikefresheningwavesThatfalluponashinglybeach；-
AndroundtheoakasolemnrollOforganharmonyascends，AndintheupperfoliagesoundsAsymphonyofdistantseas。
ThevoiceofnatureisabroadThisnight；shefillstheairwithbalm；
Hermysteryiso’ertheland；
AndwhothathearshernowandyieldsHisbeingtoheryearningtones，Andseatshissouluponherwings，Andbroadenso’erthewind-sweptworldWithher，willgatherintheflightMoreknowledgeofhersecret，moreDelightinherbeneficence，Thanhoursofmusing，ortheloreThatleswithmencouldeverge!
NorwillitpassawaywhenmornShalllookuponthelullingleaves，Andwoodlandsunshine，Eden-sweet，Dreamso’erthepathsofpeacefulshade；-
ForeveryelementalpowerIskindredtoourhearts，andonceAcknowledged，wedded，onceembraced，Oncetakentotheunfetteredsense，Onceclasptintothenakedlife，Theunioniseternal。
WILLO’THEWISP
Followme，followme，Overbrakeandundertree，Thro’theboskytanglery，Brushwoodandbramble!
Followme，followme，Laughandleapandscramble!
Follow，follow，Hillandhollow，Fosseandburrow，Fenandfurrow，Downintothebulrushbeds，’Midstthereedsandosierheads，Intherushysoakingdamps，Wherethevapourspitchtheircamps，Followme，followme，Foramidnightramble!
O!whatamightyfog，WhatamerrynightOho!
Follow，follow，nigher，nigher-
Overbank，andpond，andbriar，Downintothecroakingditches，Rottenlog，Spottedfrog，BeetlebrightWithcrawlinglight，WhatajoyOho!
Deepintothepurplebog-
WhatajoyOho!
WherelikehostsofpuckeredwitchesAllthesheringaguessitWarminghandsandchafingfeet，Bythebluemarsh-hoveringoils：
Othefoolsforalltheirmoans!
NotaforestmadwithfireCouldstilltheirteeth，orwarmtheirbones，Orloosethemfromtheirchillycoils。
Whataclatter，Howtheychatter!
Shrinkandhuddle，Allamuddle!
WhatajoyOho!
Downwego，downwego，WhatajoyOho!
SoonshallIbedownbelow，Plungingwithagreyfatfriar，Hither，thither，toandfro，Breathingmistsandwhiskinglamps，Plashingintheshinyswamps；
WhilemycousinLanternJack，Withcookearsandcunningeyes，Turnshimrounduponhisback，Daubshimoozygreenandblack，Sitsuponhisrollingsize，Wherehelies，wherehelies，Groaningfullofsack-
Staringwithhisgreatroundeyes!
WhatajoyOho!
SitsuponhimintheswampsBreathingmistsandwhiskinglamps!
WhatajoyOho!
SuchaladisLanternJack，WhenheridestheblacknightmareThroughthefens，andputsaglareInthefriar’strack。
Suchafroliclad，goodlack!
Toturnafriaronhisback，Triphim，cliphim，whiphim，niphim。
Layhimsprawling，smack!
SuchaladisLanternJack!
Suchatricksylad，goodlack!
WhatajoyOho!
Followme，followme，Wherehesits，andyoushallsee!
Fairandfalse!NodawnwillgreetThywakingbeautyasofold；
ThelittleflowerbeneaththyfeetIsalientothysmilesocold；
ThemerrybirdflownuptomeetYoungmorningfromhisnesti’thewheatScattershisjoytowoodandwold，Butscornsthearroganceofgold。
Falseandfair!Iscarceknowwhy，Butstandinginthelonelyair，Andunderneaththeblessedsky，Ipleadfortheeinmydespair；-
Fortheecutoff，bothheartandeyeFromlingtruth；thyspringquitedry；
Forthee，thatheavenmythoughtmayshare，Forget——howfalse!andthink——howfair!
Twoweddedloverswatchedtherisingmoon，Thatwithherstrangemysteriousbeautyglowing，Overmistyhillsandwatersflowing，CrownedthelongtwilightlovelinessofJune：
Andthusinme，andthusinme，theyspake，Thesolemnsecretoffistlovedidwake。
Abovethehillstheblushingorbarose；
Hershapeencircledbyaradiantbower，InwhichthenightingalewithcharmedpowerPouredforthenchantmento’erthedarkrepose：
Andthusinme，andthusinme，theysaid，Earth’smistsdidwiththesweetnewspiritwed。
Faruptheskywitheverpurerbeam，Uponthethroneofnightthemoonwasseated，Anddownthevalleyglenstheshadesretreated，Andsilverlightwasontheopenstream。
Andthusinme，andthusinme，theysighed，AspiringLovehashallowedPassion’stide。
Icannotlosetheeforaday，ButlikeabirdwithrestlesswingMyheartwillfindtheefaraway，Andonthybosomfallandsing，Mynestishere，myrestishere；-
Andinthelullofwindandrain，Freshvoicesmakeasweetrefrain，’Hisrestisthere，hisnestisthere。’
Withtheethewindandskyarefair，Butparted，botharestrangeanddark；
AndtreacherousthequietairThatholdsmesinginglikealark，Oshieldmylove，strongarmabove!
Tillinthehushofwindandrain，Freshvoicesmakearichrefrain，’Thearmabovewillshieldthylove。’
MusingonthefateofDaphne，Manyfeelingsurgedmybreast，FortheGodsokeendesiring，AndtheNymphsodeepdistrest。
Neverflashedthro’sylvanvalleysionssodinelyfair!
Hewithearlyardourglowing，Shewithrosyanguishrare。
OnlystillmoresweetandlovelyForthoseterrorsonherbrows，Thoseswiftglanceswildandbrilliant，Thosedeliciouspantingvows。
TimidlythetimidshouldersShrinkingfromtheferdhand!
Darkthetideofhairback-flowingFromtheblue-veinedtemplesbland!
Lovely，too，dineApolloInthespeedofhispursuit；
Withhiseyeanazurelustre，Andhisvoiceasummerlute!
LookinglikesomeburnishedeagleHoveringo’eraflutteredbird；
NotunseenofsilverNaiad，AndofwistfulDryadheard!
ManyamornthenakedbeautySawherbrightreflectiondrownIntheflowingsmooth-facedrer，Whilethegodcamesheeningdown。
DownfromPindusbrightPeneusTellsitsmuse-melodioussource；
Sacredisitsfountainedbirthplace，AndtheOrientfloodsitscourse。
ManyamornthesunnydarlingSawtherisingchariot-rays，Fromthewindingrer-reaches，Mellowinginamberhaze。
Thro’theflamingmountaingorgesLo，theRerleapstheplain；
Likeawildgod-striddencourser，Tossinghighitsfoamymane。
Thenheswimsthro’laurelledsunlight，Fullofallsensationssweet，Mistywithhismorningincense，Tothemirroredmaiden’sfeet!
WetandbrightthedintingpebblesShinewhereoftshepausedandstood；
Allherdreamywarmthrevolng，Whilethechillywaterswooed。
Liketorosy-bornAurora，Glowingfreshlyintoew，WhenherdoubtfulfootsheventuresOnthefirstcoldmorningblue。
WhiteasthatThessalianlily，FairestTempe’sfairestflower，Lo，thetallPeneianrginStandsbeneathherbathingbower。
Therethelaurell’dwreathso’erarchingCrown’dthedaintyshudderingmaid；
TherethedarkpropheticlaurelKiss’dherwithitssistershade。
TheretheyounggreenglisteningleafletsHush’dwithlovetheirbreezypeal；
TherethelittleopeningfloweretsBlush’dbeneathhervermeilheel!
ThereamongtheconsciousarboursSoundsofsofttumultuouswail，Mysteriesoflove，melodious，Cameuponthelyricgale!
Breathingsofadeepenchantment，Effluenceofimmortalgrace，Flittedroundherfalteringfootstep，Spreadabalmaboutherface!
Witlessoftheenamour’dpresence，LikeadreamylotusbudFromitsdrowsystemdown-drooping，Gazedsheintheglowingflood。
Softlysweetwithflutteringpresage，Feltshethatetherealsense，Drinkingcharmsoflovedelirious，Reapingblissofloveintense!
Alltheairwasthrill’dwithsunrise，Birdsmademusicofhername，Andthegod-impregnatewaterClasptherimageereshecame。
Richerforthatglanceunconscious!
Dearerforthatsoftdismay!
Andthesuddenself-possession!
Andthesmileasbrightasday!
Plunging’midherscatteredtresses，Withherblueinvokingeyes；
Seeherlikeastardescending!
Likearosebudseeherrise!
LikearosebudinthemorningDashingoffitsjewell’ddews，EreunfoldingallitsfragranceItisgatheredbythemuse!
BeauteousinthefoamylaughterBubblingroundhershrinkingwaist，Lo!fromlocksandlipsandeyelidsRaintheglitteringpearl-dropschaste!
AndaboutthemaidenraptureStilltheruddyripplesplay’d，EbbingroundinstartledcircletsWhenherarmsbegantowade；
FlowinginliketidesattractedTotheglowingcrescentshine!
ClaspingherambrosialwhitenessLikeanAutumn-tintedne!
Sinkinglowwithlove’semotion!
LevyingwithlookandtoneAlllove’srosyartstomimicCytherea’smagiczone!
TremblingupwithadorationTothecrimsondaisytipBuddingfromthesnowybosom-