Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LOVE'S ACOLYTE, by ELSA GIDLOW


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LOVE'S ACOLYTE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Many have loved you with lips and fingers
Last Line: Ashamed of what small gifts she brings
Subject(s): Love; Youth


Many have loved you with lips and fingers
And lain with you till the moon went out;
Many have brought you lover's gifts!
And some have left their dreams on your doorstep.
But I who am youth among your lovers
Come like an acolyte to worship,
My thirsting blood restrained by reverence,
My heart a wordless prayer.
The candles of desire are lighted,
I bow my head, afraid before you,
A mendicant who craves your bounty
Ashamed of what small gifts she brings





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