TO THE BELOVED.

I dream of thee, beloved one,

When the moon comes o'er the sea,

And hangs her horns of silver,

In yonder forest tree!

I wake from out my slumber,

I think I hear thy voice,

It thrills my list'ning spirit,

It makes my soul rejoice.

Oh love! thy fair, bright image,

Is hov'ring near to mine,

Oh love! I see thy passion,

In those deep eyes of thine:

Ah me! those bright eyes gleaming,

Have bound my senses quite,

Those eyes are o'er me beaming,

The only stars of night.