Mistrust

Portrait of George William Russell
George William Russell 1867–1935
123Collected Poems by A.E.

YOU look at me with wan, bright eyes When in the deeper world I stray: You fear some hidden ambush lies In wait to call me, “Come away.”

What if I see behind the veil Your starry self beseeching me, Or at its stern command grow pale, “Let her be free, let her be free”?

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    I really enjoyed this poem, and i find this to be easy to understand because it isn't too deep to catch!!!

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