LIGHTS
I'D seen the golden sunlight robe
The world with splendor rare;
I only knew its gladness when
I saw it in your hair.
I'd watched the moonlight kiss the sea
And bathe the sleeping land;
I only knew its beauty when
It gleamed upon your hand.
I'd seen the faint, wan starlight work
Its miracle of grace;
I only knew its softness when
It shone upon your face.
I'd watched the lovelight dawn with smiles,
I'd watched it pale with sighs;
I only knew its sweetness when
I found it in your eyes.
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