Go Give the World

I do not crave to have thee mine alone, dear
   Keeping thy charms within my jealous sight;
Go, give the world the blessing of thy beauty,
   That other hearts may share of my delight!

I do not ask, thy love should be mine only
   While others falter through the dreary night;
Go, kiss the tears from some wayfarer’s vision,
   That other eyes may know the joy of light!

Where days are sad and skies are hung with darkness,
   Go, send a smile that sunshine may be rife;
Go, give a song, a word of kindly greeting,
   To ease the sorrow of some lonely life!