Classic Poem

Hushed, hushed the night comes,
Day's cares are ended,
Put by your heavy thoughts,
Rest, dusk-befriended;
Softly my voice shall weave
White webs of sleep,
Soothing you, folding you,
Peaceful and deep;
Doubt shall fade, pain shall flee
Discord, and fear,—
Just your love murmuring
Low at your ear;
Respite and comforting
Soul-deep, profound,
Come while I build your sweet
Palace of sound;
Gold through your drowsy brain
Star-visions gleam,
While my song makes for you
Dim walls of dream;
Hushed, hushed the night comes,
Heart-pangs are ended,
Peace shall encompass you,
Slumber-befriended;
Fear not, for love is near
Ne'er to depart,
O thou long-tried and true,
Heart of my heart!