The envy of my eyes
a light and sweetened kiss
the short contented sighs
and mellow private bliss
The smile bereft of shadows
The sparkling fleeting glance
When sharing bitter sorrows
To touch at every chance
To lie with thoughts of longing
To dream of hopes fulfilled
and wake at morning's calling
The truth of dreams revealed
To speak of words unspoken
and learn of secrets kept
To trust with faith unbroken
Til nary doubts are left
This envy of my eyes
A maddening delight
To none but hope relies
Til comes eternal night
