Ezra Pound

“ Old Idea of Choan by Rosoriu
I.
The narrow streets cut into the wide highway at Choan,
Dark oxen, white horses,
⁠drag on the seven coaches with outriders.
The coaches are perfumed wood,
The jewelled chair is held up at the crossway,
Before the royal lodge
⁠a glitter of golden saddles, awaiting the princess,
They eddy before the gate of the barons.
The canopy embroidered with dragons
⁠drinks in and casts back the sun.
Evening comes. ”