I stood in dreams of darkness

I stood in dreams of darkness,

And gazed at the likeness of her;

And that beloved vision

Gently began to stir;

Over her lips came creeping

A wonderful magic smile,

And as in sorrow breaking

Her eyes wept all the while.

And my tears too were flowing,

So that I could not see;

And oh! I cannot believe it,

That you are lost to me!