Classic Poem

Which is the lovelier scene,
Which the more sweet of the two:
Earth so enchantingly green?
Heaven enchantingly blue?

While in a choosing despair
Upward, then downward I glance,
Who could select as more fair
Earth now or heaven's expanse?

Larks trilling up in the skies
Call me to share in their rest.
Roses that fetter mine eyes
Offer their sod for my nest.

Soaring, with anthems to go
Up where the gods dwell on high —
Dreaming mid flowers below,
Which were the better to try?

Lark-like and rose-like in birth,
Soul, thou to both must belong!
Soul, between heaven and earth
Scatter thou perfume and song!