The Song of the Jasmine
C. Dougherty
Come to me and mourn not, I am the jasmine
My stars are whiter than silver on the blue noon of air.
I come from the breast of God to the breasts of women,
And am an ornament for black hair.
Use wine with me, and your friend's laughter shall shine more white.
I am here when I am not here,
So sweet am I.
My tint attests the camphor,
My name detects the error of despair.
I am white joy, my lords.