Though All Betray

Dearest, give your love to me,—I will keep it well,Cradle it, as does the seaHold the shell—Deep, unseen, and secretly.

Dearest, give your kiss to me,—I will keep tho' all assail:As the temple prayerfullyHolds the Grail.Altars then my lips shall be!

Dearest, give to me your trust,—I will not betray . . .Hold it, as the beacon mustHold the ray,Till the lighthouse stones are dust.