TO what shall I compare her, br That is as fair as she? br For she is fairer - fairer br Than the sea. br What shall be likened to her, br The sainted of my youth? br For she is truer - truer br Than the truth. br br As the stars are from the sleeper, br Her heart is hid from me; br For she is deeper - deeper br Than the sea. br Yet in my dreams I view her br Flush rosy with new ruth - br Dreams! Ah, may these prove truer br Than the truth.