Classic Poem

The sun has set — the stars are in the sky,
The clouds form valleys deep and mountains high,
And as I watch full many a form and face
Appear and vanish in the azure space,
I think of thee.

The sun has set — the weary day is done,
Another night of retrospect begun;
Yet while fond memory tales of sadness tells,
One ray of comfort all the gloom dispels —
I think of thee.

The sun has set — across the land and sea
That seem to separate my love from me,
Still soul communes with soul, heart throbs with heart;
Tho' distance darkens we are not apart —
I think of thee.