The moon's a steaming chalice, br Of honey and venom-wine. br A little of it sipped by night br Makes the long hours divine. br But oh, my reckless lovers, br They drain the cup and wail, br Die at my feet with shaking limbs br And tender lips all pale. br Above them in the sky it bends br Empty and gray and dead. br To-morrow night 'tis full again, br Golden, and foaming red.