Inn of Dreams

<SPAN name="16"></SPAN> <br/> <br/> <p>Beauty</p> <p>I saw the face of Beauty—a pale rose<br/> In the gold dusk of her abundant hair . . .<br/> A silken web of dreams and joys—a snare . .<br/> A net of pleasures in a world of woes,<br/> A bright temptation for gay youth that goes<br/> Laughing upon his way without a care!<br/> A shield of light for conquering Love to bear<br/> Stronger than all the swords of all his foes.</p> <p>O face of Beauty—O white dawn enshrined<br/> In sunrise veils of splendid hair—O star!<br/> Shine on those weary men who sadly wise<br/> But guess thy glory faintly from afar—<br/> Missing the marvel of thy smile—and blind<br/> To the imperial passion in thine eyes!</p> <br/> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />