And yet—and yet—something I miss—

Thought’s ever changeful play—

The variant, passing moods of life—

Its lights and shades in pleasant strife—

A dash of Sorrow’s spray.

I look upon thy morning face,

Enrapt with its sun-lighted grace—

But seek in vain the faintest trace

Of some o’ershadowing cloud.

Alas! dear child! it is not thou—