Poems (Rice)/Reply to a Translation from the German
REPLY TO A TRANSLATION FROM THE GERMAN.
THINK of thee, I Would fain reply To sweet words brief, Yet no relief; Canst hear me sigh?
Think of thee, I! When sleeping lie The birds and flowers, In twilight's bowers, Thou seemest nigh.
Think of thee, I! How tenderly, My soul's bright wing Would sunshine fling—Wants all supply.
Think of thee, I! Hope, trust, rely; Bliss evermore, In prayer implore, His angels nigh.
I'll think of thee Till our union be, Our sins forgiven, Complete in heaven, This, this my plea.