The Lady in the Water by Eric William Barnum Lyrics

Alas! the moon should ever beam
To show what man should never see! --
I saw a maiden on a stream
And fair was she!

I staid a while, to see her throw
Her tresses back, that all beset
The fair horizon of her brow
With clouds of jet

I staid a little while to view
Her cheek, that wore in place of red
The bloom of water, tender blue
Daintily spread

I staid to watch, a little space
Her parted lips if she would sing
The waters closed above her face
With many a ring

And still I staid a little more;
Alas! she never comes again!
I throw my flowers from the shore
And watch in vain
I know my life will fade away
I know that I must vainly pine;
For I am made of mortal clay
But she's divine!