I Saw Thee Weep

I saw thee weep -- the big bright tear

Came out that eye of blue;

And then me thought it did appear

A violet dropping dew:

I see thee smile -- the sapphire’s blaze

Beside thee ceased to shine;

It could not match the living rays

That filled that glance of thine.

As clouds from yonder sun receive

A deep and mellow dye

Which scarce the shade of coming eve

Can banish from the sky,

Those smiles unto the moodiest mind

Their own pure joy impart;

Their sunshine leaves a glow behind

That lightens on the heart.