To Dora Dorian

Portrait of Algernon Charles Swinburne
Algernon Charles Swinburne 1837–1909

Child of two strong nations, heir Born of high-souled hope that smiled, Seeing for each brought forth a fair Child,

By thy gracious brows, and wild Golden-clouded heaven of hair, By thine eyes elate and mild,

Hope would fain take heart to swear Men should yet be reconciled, Seeing the sign she bids thee bear, Child.

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