PEARLS.
Amidst the music of the dance,, The waltz's undulating swell, I saw the creamy necklace glance; And while her bosom rose and fell, Like foam-flakf s on a snow-white sea, Around her neck, beneath her curls, Now clinging close, now floating free, The twilight glimmering of her pearls.
And like the Egyptian, who of old Dissolved a pearl in flowing wine; Ah, thus in Pleasure's cup of gold, I cact this priceless love, of mine. I leave the goblet in your hands; Then drink it if you will; my sweet, Had I the gems of Eastern lands, I'd cast their tribute at your feet.
Upon the far-off Southern sea, The Indian diver 'neath the waves Braves ocean dangers all for thee, Betides the flashing coral caves. And I, my darling, I would dare As much and more, my queen of girls, If I might only hope to win Thy lore—a priceless pearl of pearls!
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Thames Star, Issue 3715, 20 November 1880, Page 6 (Supplement)
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155PEARLS. Thames Star, Issue 3715, 20 November 1880, Page 6 (Supplement)
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