Meeting

Clasp me close upon thy breast,

Heart on heart fast beating!

Soul to soul in ecstasy

Thrill'd in joyous greeting:

Ah, thy burning lips to mine

Give, o give for ever,

Fear nor fate nor death shall hold

Pow'r that kiss to sever.

Deep within my thirsting soul

Let thy gaze, descending,

Wake to throbbing life at last,

Wake to trembling love at last

Heav'n that knows no ending.