Author Richard Henry Dana He sleeps; but dreams of massy gold And heaps of pearl,—stretches his hands; But hears a voice,—“Ill man, withhold!” A pale one near him stands.Her breath comes deathly cold upon his cheek;Her touch is cold; he hears a piercing shriek;— Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments