I should like to rise and go
Where the golden apples grow; -
Where below another sky
Parrot islands anchored lie,
And, watched by cockatoos and goats,
Lonely Crusoes building boats; -
Where in sunshine reaching out
Eastern cities, miles about,
Are with mosque and minaret
Among sandy gardens set,
And the rich goods from near and far
Hang for sale in the bazaar; -
Where the Great Wall round China goes,
And on one side the desert blows,
And with bell and voice and drum,
Cities on the other hum; -
Where are forests, hot as fire,
Wide as England, tall as a spire,
Full of apes and coconuts
And the native hunters' huts; -
Where the knotty crocodile
Lies and blinks in the Nile,
And the red flamingo flies
Hunting fish before his eyes; -
Where in jungles, near and far,
Man-devouring tigers are,
Living close and giving ear
Lest the hunt be drawing near,
Or a comer-by be seen
Swinging in a palanquin; -
Where among the desert sands
Some deserted city stands,
All its children, sweep and prince,
Grown to manhood ages since,
Not a foot in street or house,
Not a stir of child or mouse,
And when kindly falls the night,
In all the town no spark of light.
There I'll come when I'm a man
With a camel caravan;
Light a fire in the gloom
Of some dusty dining room;
See the pictures on the walls,
Heroes, fights, and festivals;
And in a corner find the toys
Of the old Egyptian boys.
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri! @mrssmith Thank you Carla- this makes me sort of chuckle though. I tried several doors, including the front door, of my house, but the best one for the photo, was the bedroom door- however, what's behind it in this shot, is a wall!
@mrssmith Thank you Carla- this makes me sort of chuckle though. I tried several doors, including the front door, of my house, but the best one for the photo, was the bedroom door- however, what's behind it in this shot, is a wall!
@inertie Thank you Inertia!
@nicolecampbell Thank you Nicole!
@woot Thank you Davide!
@digitalrn Thanks Rick!
Our internet was down from Tuesday until yesterday so I'm behind in looking at your photos- thanks for your patience as I slowly catch up!