Parting

Too fair, I may not call thee mine:

Too dear, I may not see
Those eyes with bridal beacons shine;

Yet, Darling, keep for me —
Empty and hushed, and safe apart,
One little corner of thy heart!

Thou wilt be happy, dear! and bless
Thee; happy mayst thou be.

I would not make thy pleasure less;
Yet, Darling, keep for me,
My life to light, my lot to leaven,
One little corner of thy Heaven!

Good-bye, dear heart! I go to dwell
A weary way from thee;
Our first kiss is our last farewell;

Yet, Darling, keep for me —
Who wander outside in the night,
One little corner of thy light!