Dancing Dust
	Poems by Mollie Caird (1922-2000)
	Midas
Home Alphabetic index of poems Thematic index of poems Biography Gallery Contact and links	The golden notes of Apollo And the limpid strains on Pan Were heard when the world was a legend By the wondering ears of man; His soul was stirred, but he knew not How to award the prize, Till he heard too late in the cornfield A whisper of hushed surprise. Trembling lips on the Pan-pipes, Fingers on trembling strings, Slip wavering through the music When the woodland blackbird sings; Sunshine of golden laughter, And ripple of reedy tears The gods fling down the ages To men with asses' ears. Undated, c1941