Madison Cawein, from Ghosts Quotes

A collection of quotes by Madison Cawein, from Ghosts.

Madison Cawein was an American poet and author born on the 23rd of March, 1865, in Kentucky. He is best known for his poetic exploration of nature and the supernatural. Cawein published numerous collections of poetry during his lifetime, including his influential work "Ghosts," which delves into themes of the occult and the mysterious. His vivid and evocative prose captured the imagination of readers, earning him recognition as a prominent figure in American literary circles. Madison Cawein passed away on December 8, 1914, leaving behind a legacy of ethereal and enchanting poetry.

Pale were your looks; and the rose in your tressesPaler of h

Pale were your looks; and the rose in your tressesPaler of hue than the dreams we have lost;Who, then I said, is it sees or who guesses,Here in the hall, that I dance with a ghost?Gone! And the dance and the music are ended.Gone! And the rapture dies out of the skies.And, on my arm, in her elegance splendid,The woman of fashion smiles up in my eyes.Had I forgotten? and did you remember?You, who are dead, whom I cannot forget;You, for whose sake all my heart is an emberCovered with ashes of dreams and regret.

Madison Cawein, from Ghosts

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