Poe's "Ligeia" is a haunting tale,and there's a poem in the middle of the story. The meter of the first few lines were read aloud, and THAT pacing, became the lilting melody of the piece. There are readings of the piece and such Online. I'm a big Fan and own a few books on the fabled master of the Macabre.
RE: Moon Over Ligeia by Roger Weafer