| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. |
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| 1218. Song of Eros, in “Agathon” |
| | | By George Edward Woodberry |
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| WHEN love in the faint heart trembles, | |
| And the eyes with tears are wet, | |
| Oh, tell me what resembles | |
| Thee, young Regret? | |
| Violets with dewdrops drooping; | 5 |
| Lilies o’erfull of gold, | |
| Roses in June rains stooping, | |
| That weep for the cold, | |
| Are like thee, young Regret. | |
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| Bloom, violets, lilies, and roses! | 10 |
| But what, young Desire, | |
| Like thee, when love discloses | |
| Thy heart of fire? | |
| The wild swan unreturning, | |
| The eagle alone with the sun, | 15 |
| The long-winged storm-gulls burning | |
| Seaward when day is done, | |
| Are like thee, young Desire. | |
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