Of many souls that have cried and died.

I think you clutched one of your soul-bones with irreverent hands,

And struck your cringing violin.

Gifts

A dwindling gift are you, laughter.

Old men have I seen, counterfeiting you on street-corners.

Never shall I join them,

For not in scorn do I laugh, but in praise.

Only with my smiles am I lavish;

A different smile for each thought have I.