A Dream of Life

When I was young— long, long ago— I dreamed myself among the flowers; And fancy drew the picture so, They seemed like Fairies in their bowers.

The rose was still a rose, you know—

But yet a maid. What could I do?

You surely would not have me go,

When rosy maidens seem to woo?

My heart was gay, and 'mid the throng

I sported for an hour or two;

We danced the flowery paths along,

And did as youthful lovers do.