ONCE, methought, in the night hours cold, br br That I saw the moon in my sleep; br But as soon as I waken'd, behold br br Unawares rose the sun from the deep. br br THAT Suleika's love was so strong br br For Joseph, need cause no surprise; br br He was young, youth pleaseth the eyes,-- br br He was fair, they say, beyond measure br br Fair was she, and so great was their pleasure. br But that thou, who awaitedst me long, br Youthful glances of fire dost throw me, br Soon wilt bless me, thy love now dost show me, br This shall my joyous numbers proclaim, br Thee I for ever Suleika shall name.