“AS IS THE SILVER NIGHT”
As is the silver night
Upon the sombre sea,
In ecstasy of might
Art thou to me.
As are the stars beyond
Aught compass or control,
As glittering diamond,
So thy pure soul.
As doth the throstle tell
His mystery complete,
Such is thy subtle spell,
Yet oh! how sweet!
So cam’st thou unto me
Love’s mystic wand to wield;
Then I, who would be free,
Did gladly yield.