| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). A Victorian Anthology, 1837–1895. 1895. |
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| From “Atalanta in Calydon.” II. From the Chorus, “We Have Seen Thee, O Love!” |
| | | Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909) |
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| WE have seen thee, O Love, thou art fair; thou art goodly, O Love; | |
| Thy wings make light in the air as the wings of a dove. | |
| Thy feet are as winds that divide the stream of the sea; | |
| Earth is thy covering to hide thee, the garment of thee. | |
| Thou art swift and subtle and blind as a flame of fire; | 5 |
| Before thee the laughter, behind thee the tears of desire; | |
| And twain go forth beside thee, a man with a maid; | |
| Her eyes are the eyes of a bride whom delight makes afraid; | |
| As the breath in the buds that stir is her bridal breath: | |
| But Fate is the name of her; and his name is Death. | 10 |
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