Because of you I am glad of the day,
Like a bird on lifted wing;
Because of you my heart holds May
And the hue of a new-born spring.

Because of you the sky takes light,
And earth has the face of a flower;
Because of you the ebon night
Is starred with rainbow-shower.

Because of you the winged sod
Glows with a beauty divine;
Because of you I have looked on God, —
He spoke since you were mine.