For One Sake

One passed me like a flash of lightning by,
To ring clear bells of heaven beyond the stars.
Then said I: "Wars and rumours of your wars
Are dull with din of what and where and why:
My heart is where these troubles draw not nigh:
Let me alone till heaven shall burst its bars,
Break up its fountains, roll its flashing cars
Earthwards with fire to test and purify.
Let me alone to-night, and one night more
Of which I shall not count the eventide:
Its morrow will not be as days before:
Let me alone to dream, perhaps to weep:
To dream of her the imperishable bride.
Dream while I wake and dream on while I sleep.