| George William (“A. E.”) Russell (1867–1935). Collected Poems by A.E. 1913. |
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| 112. Benediction |
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| NOW the rooftree of the midnight spreading, | |
| Buds in citron, green, and blue: | |
| From afar its mystic odours shedding, | |
| Child, on you. | |
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| Now the buried stars beneath the mountain | 5 |
| And the vales their life renew, | |
| Jetting rainbow blooms from tiny fountains, | |
| Child, for you. | |
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| In the diamond air the sun-star glowing, | |
| Up its feathered radiance threw; | 10 |
| All the jewel glory there was flowing, | |
| Child, for you. | |
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| As within the quiet waters passing, | |
| Sun and moon and stars we view, | |
| So the loveliness of life is glassing, | 15 |
| Child, in you. | |
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| And the fire divine in all things burning | |
| Seeks the mystic heart anew, | |
| From its wanderings far again returning, | |
| Child, to you. | 20 |
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