Hither, Hither

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Hither, hither, from thy home,
  Airy sprite, I bid thee come!
  Born of roses, fed on dew,
  Charms and potions canst thou brew?
  Bring me here, with elfin speed,
  The fragrant philter which I need.
  Make it sweet and swift and strong,
  Spirit, answer now my song!


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  Hither I come,
  From my airy home,
  Afar in the silver moon.
  Take the magic spell,
  And use it well,
  Or its power will vanish soon!

© Louisa May Alcott