Crowned with dreams

G. Bachlund

There are those nights of white and wonder

wherein all has a silver shine,

with many a gleaming star - a sign

as though to guide the shepherds yonder

towards a new infant divine.

Widespread, as under diamond layers,

appear both meadows and the sea,

and in the hearts in dreamlike glee

a faith ascends, that needs no prayers,

performing wonders silently.