THE sun-god stooped from out the sky To kiss the flushing sea, While all the winds of all the world Made jovial melody;
The night came hurrying up to hide The lovers with her tent;
The governed thunders, rank on rank, Stood mute with wonderment;
The pale worn moon, a jealous shade, Peered from the firmament;
The early stars, the curious stars, Came peering forth to see What mighty nuptials shook the world With such an ecstasy Whenas the sun-god left the sky To mingle with the sea.
