I saw thee weep

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I saw thee weep by George Gordon, Lord Byron

     I
I saw thee weep—the big bright tear
  Came o'er that eye of blue;
And then methought it did appear
  A violet dropping dew—
I saw thee smile—the sapphire's blaze
  Beside thee ceased to shine;
It could not match the living rays
  That fill'd that glance of thine.

     II
As clouds from yonder sun receive
  A deep and mellow dye,
Which scarce the shade of coming eve
  Can banish from the sky—
Those smiles unto the moodiest mind
  Their own pure joy impart;
Their sunshine leaves a glow behind
  That lightens o'er the heart.