Esther

My heart is bursting with its love for thee! Canst thou not feel its fervour? But great men Need wiser guidance than a woman’s heart. My pride in thee is equal to my love, And I would have thee greater than thou art— Ay, greater than all other men on earth— Though forced long years to feed my hungry heart On food of memories and wine of tears, Wert thou but winning glory and renown.