Beneath Those Stars of Summer
Respectfully Dedicated to Miss ——
Beneath those stars of summer,
I told thee my wild love;
And I beheld thy blushes,
And saw thy bosom move.
It was a holy moment,
And bliss o’erflowed my heart;
For thou did’st say that never
I should from thee depart.
I thought how very happy
Our future life would be,
That life’s worst pain and suffering
Were sweet, if shared with thee.
Thou said’st thy deepest pleasure,
Thy highest pride would be,
Through all of life to gladden,
To soothe and comfort me.
And now when years have glided,
As silver waves depart,
I feel that thou did’st utter
The truth from out thy heart:
For thou hast never pained me,
Through all these happy years,
But still hast fondly loved me,
And charmed me even to tears.
Thou hast been such a blessing,
Thy virtues so much worth;
’Twere not profane to call thee
An angel upon earth.
And if those souls most loving,
Upon this spot of care,
Shall feel most bliss in heaven,
Thou’lt be a bright one there.