The Mystery

You gave me roses, love, last night, When the sea was blue and the skies were bright; And the earth was aglow with a golden light When you gave me roses, love, last night. Lilies I lay by your side to-day, And your face—it is colder and whiter than they; And I linger and listen and wonder and pray, As I bring you lilies to-day.

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  • You gave me roses, love, last night, When the sea was blue and the skies were bright; And the earth was aglow with a golden light When you gave me roses, love, last night. Lilies I lay by your side to-day, And your face—it is colder and whiter than they; And I linger and listen and wonder and...