I care not whether 't is black or bright,
Or winds blow soft or cold;
But O the dark, dark woods,
For thee, and me—and love.
Let all but us at last depart,
The great world say farewell!
This is the kingdom of the heart,
Where only two may dwell;
And O the dark, dark woods,
For thee, and me—and love.
CONTRASTS
Thunder in the north sky,
Sunshine in the south;
Frowning eyes and forehead
And a smiling mouth.
Maiden in the morning—
Love her? Yes, but fear her!
In the moony shadows—
Nearer, nearer, nearer!
SERENADE
(FOR MUSIC)
Deep in the ocean of night
A pearl through the darkness shines;
Asleep in the garden of night
A lily's head reclines;
Afar in the forest of night
Dreams the nightingale;
Clouds in the sky of night
Make one bright star grow pale.
