Classic Poem

“Now Let Me Rest”

I.

I feel that I have all my life been seeking,
Seeking for thee.
Now let me rest, and listen to Love speaking
At length to me.

II.

Just let me listen to Love's silver laughter
That rings in thine.
Just let me see thine eyes, and never after
For others pine.

III.

Just let me listen to the music flowing,
Love, through thy voice;
Watch the sweet flush upon thy bright cheek glowing;
In thee rejoice.

IV.

Just let me rest as if it were for ever,
Love, in thy sight,
And dream that death and parting cannot sever
Nor sorrow blight.

V.

Just let me, sweetest heart that ever found me
(For love's own sake!)
Dream that thy passionate deathless love has crowned me
And never wake.