APOLLO
Reading edition
Beautiful pagan, possess me! Over thy body my fingers I race. Hot on thy cheeks are my kisses, Naked with thee in a lovers’ embrace. Passionate night, And the scents from the orchard Heavily here In thy temple retreat. Moonlight and marble, Where pillars and shadows Cast thee in twilight, Beautiful statue, Warm with the warmth Of my body Against thee, I quiver, I clasp thee And fall at thy feet!