The sapphire

Diamonds for riches

By danger followed fast,

Emeralds for ardour

By jealous doubt o'ercast;

Ruby, fickle passion,

Pearl, too coldly white,

Amethyst for sorrow,

Opal - baneful light;

But one of all the jewels

Speaks love for ever true,

And on my ring it sparkles,

The sapphire blue!