In the circle of yellow lamplight,These few roof-beams and columnsOf what could be a Mogul Emperor's palace.The Prince chews his long nails,The Princess lowers her green eyelids.They both smoke too much,Never go to bed before daybreak.
Charles Simic
In the circle of yellow lamplight,These few roof-beams and columnsOf what could be a Mogul Emperor's palace.The Prince chews his long nails,The Princess lowers her green eyelids.They both smoke too much,Never go to bed before daybreak.