ROMEO AND JULIET

A river through our meadow rushed and sang; —
I knew that it was going to the sea;
So when she leaned out from her balcony,
To talk to Romeo, a sudden pang
Went through my heart, — for while I watched him hang
Within a swaying, moon-lit, leafy tree —
I knew that they were rushing to the sea.
With smiles and tears, and words that thrilled and rang!

I saw her bend above him with soft grace,
I saw him swing himself up by a bough,
And it was dark and sweet and still, while she
Said low; — " To follow thee — " and kissed his face —
" My lord, throughout the world! " She trembled now —
I trembled too, remembering the sea!