I Know Thee -Poem

CWSV Volume 2

I KNOW THEE

I know Thee, I know Thee, O Love.
You may shrink or shirk or shake my locks.
Thine heart is mine, I read it as a book.
I know Thee, I know Thee, O Love.

Dark vestures of scowls and frowns garments,
O Bright, These chimneys and globes cannot hide
Thee,
O Light, I know Thee, I know Thee, O Love.

Sweet, sweet are Thy smiles,
Sweet wrinkles and threats!
‘Tis the Ocean of Nectar that ripples and frets,
I know Thee, I know Thee! O Love.

Not to know Thee is misery,
To know Thee is bliss,
In stars, winds, and flowers I hug Thee and kiss.
I know Thee, I know Thee, O Love.

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