Love's emblems

She:

I am the rose upon the mead,

In silent fragrance flow'ring,

But Love's the dew with pearly bead

Upon my petals show'ring.

He:

I was the rugged jasper stone,

That in the earth lay darkling,

And thou the light, and thou alone.

That set its colours sparkling.

She:

I am the cup of crystal shine,

Before a monarch gleaming,

But Love's the rosy nectar wine

Into the goblet streaming.

He:

I was a mortal sore dismayed,

Such darkness overspread me,

But thine the steadfast hand that stayed

And into daylight led me.