Tender Memories Retrace

There are infinities of light

Bearing down upon our day

And those possessing second sight

Follow the unerring way.

But I am still alone in night

For happiness has flown away

As from their nest the young take flight

Nothing beautiful can stay.

The flower's magic calls me still

And beauty smiles from every face,

Of sorrow I have had my fill

And must depart this lonely place

But I need summon a higher will

Or offer up this life to Grace,

Though I cling to old attachments still

And tender memories retrace.