A Mid-Day Dreamer + 

I love to sit alone, and dream, + 

And dream, and dream; + 

In fancy’s boat to softly glide + 

Along some stream + 

Where fairy palaces of gold + 

And crystal bright + 

Stand all along the glistening shore: + 

A wondrous sight. + 

My craft is built of ivory, + 

With silver oars, + 

The sails are spun of golden threads, + 

And priceless stores + 

Of precious gems adorn its prow, + 

And ’round its mast + 

An hundred silken cords are set + 

To hold it fast. + 

My galley-slaves are sprightly elves + 

Who, as they row, + 

And as their shining oars they swing + 

Them to and fro, + 

Keep time to music wafted on + 

The scented air, + 

Made by the mermaids as they comb + 

Their golden hair. + 

And I the while lie idly back, + 

And dream, and dream, + 

And let them row me where they will + 

Adown the stream. + 