Stars

Ah! because the dazzling sun

Restored my earth to joy

Why, have you departed, every one,

And left a desert sky?

Thru the glorious night, your eyes

Were gazing down in mine

And with a full heart's thankful sighs

I blessed that watch divine!

I was at peace, and drank your beams

As they were life to me

Thought followed thought, star followed star

Thru boundless regions on

while one sweet influence near and far,

Thrilled thru and proved us one.

Why did the morning rise to break so great, so pure a spell

And scorch with fire the tranquil cheek

Where your cool radiance fell?

O stars and dreams and Gentle Night

O Night and stars return!

And hide me from the hostile light

That does not warm, but burn