I shall have peace, as leafy trees are peaceful when rain bends down the bough; And I shall be more silent and cold hearted than you are now.

Years go, dreams go, and youth goes too, The world's heart breaks beneath its wars,All things are changed, save in the east,The faithful beauty of the stars.

Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways and sings, and children's faces looking up, holding wonder like a cup.

Of my own spirit let me be in sole though feeble mastery.

For I shall learn from flower and leaf, That color every drop they hold, To change the lifeless wine of grief To living gold.

Call him wise whose actions, words, and steps are all a clear because to a clear why.

Take love when love is given, But never think to find it A sure escape from sorrow Or a complete repose.