| George William (“A. E.”) Russell (1867–1935). Collected Poems by A.E. 1913. |
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| 129. A Prayer |
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| O HOLY SPIRIT of the Hazel, hearken now: | |
| Though shining suns and silver moons burn on the bough, | |
| And though the fruit of stars by many myriads gleam, | |
| Yet in the undergrowth below, still in thy dream, | |
| Lighting the monstrous maze and labyrinthine gloom | 5 |
| Are many gem-winged flowers with gay and delicate bloom. | |
| And in the shade, hearken, O Dreamer of the Tree, | |
| One wild-rose blossom of thy spirit breathed on me | |
| With lovely and still light: a little sister flower | |
| To those that whitely on the tall moon-branches tower. | 10 |
| Lord of the Hazel, now, O hearken while I pray. | |
| This wild-rose blossom of thy spirit fades away. | |
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