AlfredTennyson
Itisthemiller'sdaughter,
Andsheisgrownsodear, sodear,
ThatIwouldbethejewel
Thattremblesatherear:
Forhidinringletsdayandnight,
I'dtouchhernecksowarmandwhite.
AndIwouldbethegirdle
Aboutherdaintydaintywaist,
Andherheartwouldbeatagainstme
Insorrowandinrest:
AndIshouldknowifitbeatright,
I'dclaspitroundsocloseandtight.
AndIwouldbethenecklace,
Andalldaylongtofallandrise
Uponherbalmybosom,
Withherlaughterorhersighs,
AndIwouldliesolight, solight,
Iscarceshouldbeunclasp'datnight.