Classic Poem

A SONG ! What songs have died
Upon the earth,
Voices of love and pride —
Of tears and mirth?
Fading as hearts forget,
As shadows flee!
Vain is the voice of song,
And yet —
I sing to thee!

A song! What ocean shell
Were silent long,
If in thy touch might dwell
Its all of song?
A song? Then near my heart
Thy cheek must be,
For, like the shell, it sings —
Sweet Heart —
To thee, of thee!