Poems (Hooper)/Garden and Balcony

by Lucy Hamilton Hooper

GARDEN AND BALCONY.

LOVER.

I have scaled the outer wall,
 I have passed the secret gate,
Yonder shines the signal lamp,
 There my love waits———

HUSBAND.

         No, my hate!

LOVER.

Stars, my dim and kindly guides,
 Through the darkness of the night,
Veil your tell-tale brightness now———

HUSBAND.

Look your last upon their light!

LOVER.

Roses round her lattice twined
 Wooing me with scented breath,
Hid behind your perfumed shade,
 Love awaits me———

HUSBAND.

         No, 'tis Death!