RabdranathTagore
InthedeepshadowsoftherayJuly,
Withsecretsteps,
Thouwalkest,silent
Asnight,edgallwatchers.
To-daythehascloseditseyes,
Heedlessofthesistentcallsoftheloudeastd,
Andathickveilhasbeendrawheeve-wakefulbesky.
Thewoodndshavehhedtheirsongs,
Anddoorsareallshutateveryhoe.
Thouartthesolitarywayfarerthisdesertedstreet.
Orrather—HepassedUs—
TheDewsdrewquivergandchill—
ForonlyGossar,MyGown—
MyTippet—onlyTulle—Ohyonlyfriend,
MyBestbeloved,
Thegatesareopenyhoe—donotpassbylikeadrea.