The Spanish Gypsy : a Poem

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The Spanish Gypsy : a Poem
Eliot, George, 1819-1880
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Finding your glory in another's joy.
Juan.
Enough, great Queen !
Dub not my likings virtues, lest they get A drug-like taste, and breed a nausea.
Honey 's not sweet, commended as cathartic Such names are parchment labels upon gems Hiding their color. What is lovely seen Priced in a tariff? — lapis lazuli.
Such bulk, so many drachmas : amethysts Quoted at so much ; sapphires higher still.
The stone like solid heaven in its blueness Is what I care for, not its name or price.
So, if I live or die
...to serve my friend, *T is for my love, — 't is for my friend alone, And not for any rate that friendship bears In heaven or on earth. Nay, I romance, — I talk of Roland and the ancient peers.
In me 't is hardly friendship, only lack Of a substantial self that holds a weight ; So I kiss larger things and roll with them.
Fedalma.
Nay, you will never hide your soul from me ; I 've seen the jewels flash, and know 't is there, 9 M 194 THE SPANISH GYPSY.
Mixffle it as you will. That foam-like talk Will not wash out a fear which blots the good Your presence brings me.


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