MY PORTION OF THE best in this world will come from your hands: such was your promise. Therefore your light glistens in my tears. I fear to be led by others lest I miss you waiting in some road corner to be my guide. I walk my own wilful way till my very folly tempts you to my door. For I have your promise that my portion of the best in this world will come from your hands.
YOU HAVE watched all night alone, your eyes are tired, sweet one! The light of the lamp has paled, it flickers in the breeze of the dawn. Wipe away your tears, my friend, and draw up the veil over your breast. The autumn morning is still, the smell of the woods is in the air, the grassy path is caressingly tender. Let the wreath of the forlorn night lie crumpled upon the bed. Come out in the world of the morning, gather fresh flowers in your skirt and put on new blossoms in your hair.