What dost thou think of life to-day?

Beautiful lake, so smooth and clear,

Thou hast caused the falling of many a tear;

For in thy dark and strong embrace

Lies many a well remembered face.

Only the Infinite and thou

Canst tell where rest these loved forms now;

But what matters it where the form may be

Since the spirit has risen unfettered and free?

This thou wert powerless to enfold,