Let her morning brighter seem,

Glittering with the early dew.

Tell her not, that clouds o'ershading,

Rainbows bright will darkly cover;

Tell her not, that quickly fading,

"All that's bright!" ere noon is over.

Tell her not of memory's tear,

And affection's broken chain;

Tell her not, that every year,

Brings but sorrow, care, and pain!