CategoryThomas Hood

A Lake And A Fairy Boat

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A lake and a fairy boatTo sail in the moonlight clear, –And merrily we would floatFrom the dragons that watch us here! Thy gown should be snow-white silkAnd strings of oriental pearls,Like gossamers dipped in milk,Should twine with thy raven curls! Red rubies should deck thy hands,And diamonds should be thy dower –But fairies have broke their wands,And wishing has lost its power...