THE LOVERS’ LITANY

EYES of gray—a sodden quay,

Driving rain and falling tears,

As the steamer wears to sea

In a parting storm of cheers.

Sing, for Faith and Hope are high—

None so true as you and I—

Sing the Lovers’ Litany:—

Love like ours can never die!

Eyes of black—a throbbing keel,