FULFILLMENT
Reading edition
The ardent sun with laughter gay Kissed the modest dawn. And ere had come the blush of day A rose was born! Joy dwelt within the poet’s heart, Like a captive bird, When Sorrow tore the bars apart, A song was heard! Youth gave the cup of Life to me, I saw its jewels shine, I drained it, oh, so eagerly, And Love was mine!