ECHO SONG

by: Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836-1906)

I

 

HO can say where Echo dwells?

In some mountain-cave, methinks,

Where the white owl sits and blinks;

Or in deep sequestered dells,

Where foxglove hangs its bells,

Echo dwells.
Echo!
Echo!

 

II

 

Phantom of the crystal Air,

Daughter of sweet Mystery!

Here is one has need of thee;

Lead him to thy secret lair,

Myrtle brings he for thy hair--

Hear his prayer,
Echo!
Echo!

 

III

 

Echo lift thy drowsy head,

And repeat each charmëd word

Thou must needs have overheard

Yestere'en ere, rosy-red,

Daphne down the valley fled--

Words unsaid,
Echo!
Echo!

 

IV

 

Breathe the vows she since denies!

She hath broken every vow;

What she would she would not now--

Thou didst hear her perjuries.

Whisper, whilst I shut my eyes,

Those sweet lies,
Echo!
Echo!

• Pauline Pavlovna - Complete text of the play by Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
• Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Bibliography - A bibliography of Aldrich's poetic, prose, and dramatic works; includes a list of critical resources.
• Purchase books by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
• Search eBay! for Thomas Bailey Aldrich collectibles