Autumn
July 6, 2023The Regiment of Princes
July 6, 2023A Lake And A Fairy Boat
A lake and a fairy boat
To sail in the moonlight clear, –
And merrily we would float
From the dragons that watch us here!
Thy gown should be snow-white silk
And strings of oriental pearls,
Like gossamers dipped in milk,
Should twine with thy raven curls!
Red rubies should deck thy hands,
And diamonds should be thy dower –
But fairies have broke their wands,
And wishing has lost its power!
Thomas Hood
Thomas Hood (1799-1845) was an English poet, humorist, and editor who is known for his works such as "The Song of the Shirt" and "The Bridge of Sighs." He was also the editor of the literary magazine "The Comic Annual."