Angels and Women (1924)

ANGELS AND WOMEN
Upon the forehead of one was stamped Murder,
and upon the other, Lust.
"She is mine," said Murder,
"We will share her," said the other.
"Agreed; we will share her when the tide
turns ."
"O God," I groaned, "save my deluded
mother, and carry away these dreadful
creatures, when the tide turns."
With that the forms slowly vanished and
I awoke. The meaning of the vision is not
revealed. I am perplexed, yet must I again
betake myself to slumber, for trying scenes
are before me.
PRINCESS ALOMA IN THE CITY OF THE SUN
In the morning I visited Samoula and
found her surrounded by ladies of the court
and artists preparing for the approaching
ceremony. My presence was not required,
and learning that the grand monarch and his
counselor were to be absent during the day,