Which shine but while they cross the ray.

Yes, all's a dream, but who would part

With one fond vision fancy knows,

One bright delusion of the heart

For all that waking reason shows?

Who'd quell the notes Hope gaily sings,

Because they're tuned so witchingly?

Who'd pluck Imagination's wings,

Because they bear her up too high?

Let those who would so close this page,