IX - Now is she gowned completely, her face won

by Fernando Pessoa · 1913
Published 01/07/1913

Now is she gowned completely, her face won

To a flush. Look how the sun

Shines hot and how the creeper, loosed, doth strain

To hit the heated pane!

She is all white, all she's awaiting him.

Her eyes are bright and dim.

Her hands are cold, her lips are dry, her heart

Pants like a pursued hart.

#anticipation #fernando pessoa #longing #romantic desire

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