As the buds look up

As the buds look up

In a hushed surprise,

When Spring steps down

From the wint'ry skies,

My life awoke

When I felt your eyes.

As a spirit strayed

In the void of space,

That a seraph leads

To its long lost place,

My heart went home

When I knew your face.

Arise, O Love,

Let thy soul meet mine,

Let us quaff the chalice

Of Life's rich wine;

Let the sun, the stars,

On our faces shine.

With a wreath of joys

Let us crown the years,

With a shield of smiles

Let us conquer fears,

Ere Time's hand give us

The bowl of tears.

What can I do

That am but thy thrall,

What word of mine

On thine ear should fall,

What can I give thee,

Thou, that art my all?