EROS

Eros, from rest in isles far-famed,

With rising Anthesterion rose,

And all Hellenic heights acclaimed

Eros.

The sea one pearl, the shore one rose,

All round him all the flower-month flamed

And lightened, laughing off repose.

Earth's heart, sublime and unashamed,

Knew, even perchance as man's heart knows,

The thirst of all men's nature named

Eros.