He saw cool waters gleaming, and a sweet green oasis.
Love’s Mirage
Midway upon the route, he paused a thirst
And suddenly, across the wastes of heat
He saw cool waters gleaming, and a sweet green oasis
Upon his vision burst
A tender dream, long in his bosom nursed
Spread love’s illusive venture for his feet
The barren sands changed into golden wheat
The way grew glad that late had seemed accused
She shone, the woman wonder on his soul
The garden spot for which men toil and wait
The house of rest that is each heart’s demand
But when at last he reached the gleaming goal
He found oh cruel irony of fate
But desert sun upon the desert sand
This is love’s mirage
