I was again in my chamber, lost in thoughts Wondering at the miracles of divine nature Out of life's discordant mayhem, i wrought A harmonious whole of celestial stature. A heavenly sylph, invisible and filmy fine So beautiful like shimmer of the rippling waves Under yon bower, 'neath the fringed leaves Whence filtered-light danced on my moist face. Cladded in emerald, she was part of the scene With dark dense hair spreading their sheen On the adorning jasmine flowers and her
Long smooth neck. Her glistening nose ring Combined with the glow in her cheeks Made her look an angel, a dryad a Queen. The luster of her eyes, dark black enchanted eyes, Were Cupid's arrows, deadly and impeccable Made such a symphony with her attire, It spellbound me, set my perception afire A ray of searing pain ran through my spine I could not move, on a cloud i was flying I shrieked with all my might and my heart Was pierced by cruel Cupid's piousness dart