Just as much light-hearted cheer
As may be melted to a tear
By a word, a tone, a look,
Pity’s touch, or Love’s rebuke—
As much of frankness, sweetly free,
As may consort with modesty—
As much of feeling as will bear
Of after life the wear and tear—
As much of life—but, fairies! there
Ye vanish into thinnest air;