English poem
Day Dreams
by Rudolph Valentino (1895–1926)
(To The Friend)
Yesterday--in contemplation We dreamed of love to be, And in the dreaming, Wove a tapestry of Love.
Today--We dream our dream awake; Realization, Coloring our Romance With all the glory Of a flaming Rose.
Tomorrow--What awakening lies before us: Our tapestry In shreds perchance, Or mellowed--glorified By love’s reflection? I wonder--