ANDROMEDA, V. "Perseus' Proposal"

Innocent beauty with tearful eyes aglow,

How I wish your frightened hours were not so!

How I wish my frightened hours were not so!

If you'll allow it, I'll guard you from sorrows,

With loving vigilance for all tomorrows!

With loving vigilance!

I'll smile when you are free and your eyes are dry,

nevermore to cry!

Nevermore to cry!

Please accept my hand to wipe the tears gone by!

Please accept my hand...

For if my life is long enough, you should know:

I'll give your heart the sunlight for joy to grow.