With thy rich beauty’s dower.

I see thee once again, my dove!

Thy face all radiant with love—

Thy parted rose-bud lips—they move—

Oh! will they never speak?

I list in vain, my warbling bird;

There gushes forth no loving word,

And tears steal down my cheek.

Thou puttest up thy month to kiss;

My heart is thrilled with wildest bliss—