The Room's Width

I think if I should cross the room,
Far as fear;
Should stand beside you like a thought--
Touch you, dear,

Like a fancy,--to your sad heart
It would seem
That my vision passed and prayed you,
Or my dream.

Then you would look with lonely eyes--
Lift your head--
And you would stir, and sigh, and say,
"She is dead."

Baffled by death and love, I lean
Through the gloom.
O Lord of life! am I forbid
To cross the room?