ZULEIKA. SHE saw in curious order set The fairest flowers of Eastern land"He loved them once; may touch them yet, If offered by Zuleika's hand." The childish thought was hardly breathed Before the rose was pluck'd and wreathed; The next fond moment saw her seat Her fairy form at Selim's feet. * * What! not receive my foolish flower? Nay then I am indeed unblest : On me can thus thy forehead lower? And know'st thou not who loves thee best? Oh, Selim dear! oh, more than dearest ! Say, is it me thou hat'st or fearest? And I will kiss thee into rest.” |