The Fragrant Tree

In a far-off fragrant garden Grows a tree of beauty rare, Whose reflection on the brooklet Makes a vision fair. But when now I see this vision, Heart and mind are wrung with grief, Mourning hours of blissful meeting— Every hour too brief. Rich as ever is the foliage, Opal clouds the shimmering boughs, And the dewy leaves still glisten While the sun allows. But, alas, Her presence lacking, What are all such things to me! She will never more be plucking Blossoms from this tree. Here beside the brook are traces Of her light and gladsome feet; But again we two shall never In this garden meet.