English Poetry. Elinor Wylie. Venetian Interior. Элинор Уайли.

Elinor Wylie (Элинор Уайли)

Venetian Interior

Allegra, rising from her canopied dreams, 
Slides both white feet across the slanted beams 
Which lace the peacock jalousies: behold 
An idol of fine clay, with feet of gold

Elinor Wylie’s other poems:

1. Poor Earth
2. Quarrel
3. Atavism
4. The Fairy Goldsmith
5. The Prinkin’ Leddie

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