A Song (Hush! Hush! Love Lies at Rest)

Hush! Hush! Love lies at rest,

Like a bird in her nest,

Like dew in a lily's breast,

Love is sleeping.

Roses breathe fragrant sighs

Over his drowsy eyes,

But ah, how still he lies!

Drive the honey-bees away!

Let not the sun's bright ray

Over his features play!

Love is sleeping,

Lest his slumbers should fly,

Gentle music draw nigh,

With your sweet lullaby!

Keep him sleeping!

Ha! his cheeks grow warm

Under the magic charm,

And he moves his white arm!

Love is dreaming,

His little limbs shiver,

His soft eye-lids quiver,

Like rays on a river.

Love is waking.