William Wordsworth - She Was Phantom of Delight lyrics

[First Stanza] She was a phantom of delight When first she gleamed upon my sight; A lovely apparition, sent To be a moment's ornament: Her eyes as stars of twilight fair; Like twilight's, too, her dusky hair; But all things else about her drawn From May-time and the cheerful dawn; A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle, and waylay. [Second Stanza] I saw her upon nearer view, A spirit, yet a woman too! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin-liberty; A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles. [Third Stanza] And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine; A being breathing thoughtful breath, A traveler between life and d**h; The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and sk**; A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command; And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of angelic light.