Poems (Schiller)/Only waiting
ONLY WAITING
"Only waiting 'till the shadows Are a little longer grown,"'Till the early twilight deepens, And the din of day is gone;'Till the stars in silver beauty Gaily deck the brow of night,And the young moon proudly rising Sheds o'er earth her radiant light,"Only waiting" for my darling Who will come at eventide,To renew the vows he "fondly Made to me, his promised bride.
"Only waiting 'till the shadows Are a little longer grown,"'Till life's twilight slowly fadeth, And life's weary work is done;'Till my Saviour being ready Bids me rise with Him to dwell, Where I may with saints and angels My Redeemer's praises swell."Only waiting" 'till the loved ones Who have gone in years before,Beckon me to join their number Over on the other shore.December 10, 1867.