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the Equinox - The Hermetic Library

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352<br />

IN THE TEMPLE<br />

THE subtle-souled dim radiant queen<br />

Burns like a bale-fire through <strong>the</strong> mist;<br />

<strong>The</strong> slender earth is bright and green,<br />

Emerald, gray and amethyst;<br />

<strong>The</strong> wavering breeze has slowly kissed<br />

<strong>The</strong> way between<br />

Her zone and wrist.<br />

Pale guardian of <strong>the</strong> altar-flame,<br />

Syren of old, perfidious song,<br />

A murmeuring runnel lately came<br />

In streaming hate of mortal wrong.<br />

Wait, for, my goddess, not for long<br />

<strong>The</strong> snake is tame. . . .<br />

See! He is strong!<br />

<strong>The</strong> wide-set temple pillars gleam,<br />

As marble white, and tall as pines;<br />

<strong>The</strong> doorway to immortal dream<br />

Lies through <strong>the</strong> temple’s purple shrines.<br />

Behold, pure queen, <strong>the</strong> magic signs.<br />

Let words out-stream<br />

As mingled wines! . . .<br />

VICTOR B. NEUBURG.

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