Classic Poem

Oh , were I Lord of earth and sea and air,
I'd take the cloudy glory of the west
To robe thy beauty; Spring would bring the best
Of all her flowery store for thee to wear;
I'd set the stars of heaven in thy hair;
I'd bind the sun thy slave; at thy behest
The winds and waves should rise and sink to rest;
All lovely things for thee I'd make more fair.

The secrets of my world I'd show to thee;
I'd feed thy soul on essences divine,
Joy for thy bread and beauty for thy wine;
Earth, sea, and heaven and all were thine, thine, thine;
If I were Lord of earth and heaven and sea —
Alas, I have but this poor heart of mine!