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-