Poet's Rest

So heard my soul its lonely call One cool November's windy night Where in my study I reside Holds but a weary candle's light And chiming once the hour past Elusive lies the day anew Untarnished slumber fills mine eyes While dreaming dreams as dreamers do Lay rested I in blissful sleep So seen my quill be set aside Yet raise it shall come early morn For lose it shall I not abide What hidden thoughts I still conceal May eyes forbidden never see Though leave your sight once cast away Within your mind forever be