And soothing as gentlest woman's,

Spoke cheerful reassuring:

'* Maiden fair, you need not fear!

Like you, I sought these heights,

Lost hope — then found you here !

By the fire of love in my yearning heart

I've rekindled your own life-spark.
Let me be your guide henceforth !

With me seek the longed-for land —

The Kingdom of Hearts' Desire —

The realm of undying ideals!"

The love-light leaped to the maiden's eye.
With flame it dyed her cheek.
The joy that rose in her throbbing throat
Was joy that makes words weak.
** And can you — will you — take me there!"
She asked, with sweet, shy trembling, all agleam.
**See! roses, roses everywhere!



'*" 915908



LIGHTS AND SHADOWS

It is not all a dreamt : —

And where is the land whereof you speak —

On earth or in heaven above!'*

Then he: **It's heaven on earth, My Own, we

seek,
And its name is simply *LoveM"



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So when you turn your eyes away
From mirrored eyes, and when you stay
Love-hearing with reluctant hand,
Straight then your heart-throbs will betray
That you have read, and understand!"

Song Burden,

FRANCIS MEYNELL.
THE NEW YORK PUB:

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