To a Woman

Though fathoms deep you sink me in the mould, Locked in with thick-lapped lead and bolted wood, Yet rest not easy in your lover's arms; Let him beware to stand where I have stood.

I shall not fail to burst my ebon case, And thrust aside the clods with fingers red: Your blood shall turn to ice to see my face Look from the shadows on your midnight bed.

To face the dead, he, too, shall wake in vain, My fingers at his throat, your scream his knell; He will not see me tear you from your bed, And drag you by your golden hair to Hell.