Dream variations

To fling my arms wide

In some place in the sun,

To whirl and dance

Till the bright day is done.

Then rest at cool evening

Beneath a tall tree

While night comes gently,

Dark like me, —

That is my dream!

To fling my arms wide

In the face of the sun,

Dance! Whirl! Whirl!

Till the quick day is done.

Rest at pale evening...

A tall, slim tree...

Night coming tenderly

Black like me.