ABOVE us hangs the jewelled night; br And how her restful cool caresses br Make us forget the weary sight br Of summer’s daily wildernesses! br O aching toil and hope deferred, br The night has made a promise to me; br She whispered, and a wonder stirred, br And still the joy is thrilling through me. br Smooth water, shadow deeply still, br I dare not move, you wait unsleeping br —You share the breathless hopes that fill br The watch my longing soul is keeping. br A fish is leaping in the bay; br The shafts of yellow light are shaking. br O glorious night and happy day, br Beneath my silent heart she’s waking.