On: Don't be terrified of Pale Fire

[Boogie_Man]

You're not wrong, but it was from memory. I invite you to look it up and post the correct version.

[Boogie_Man → Boogie_Man]

Here's what appears to be the exact quote from an article:

I was the shadow of the waxwing slain

By the false azure in the windowpane;

I was the smudge of ashen fluff—and I

Lived on, flew on, in the reflected sky.

I think I did alright for recalling it from several years ago. I will in fact, retract my agreement and classify your criticism as overly harsh.