The sky bloomed pink and deep azure tonight
And dropped its blessing deep within my soul
From distant heights where clouds and thunder roll
And toy with us as they withdraw our light.
And so you gave me my most precious days,
So full of sunlight, playfulness and smiles
And every kind of pleasure that beguiles,
Yet artless seeming as a child that plays.
But all the time the clouds were drawing close
And finally the chilly night came down.
That smile of joy became a withering frown
And all my happiness in darkness froze.
Too soon the dawn of love, the joy of day,
Are swallowed by the night and fade away.