Medley: A Kashmeri Song

The poppy grows on the roof-top, The iris flowers on the grave ; Hope in the heart of a lover. And fear in the heart of a slave.

The opal lies in the river. The pearl in the ocean's breast ; Doubt in a grieving bosom, And faith in a heart at rest.

Fireflies dance in the moon-light. Peach-leaves dance in the wind ; Dreams and delicate fancies Dance thro' a poet's mind.

Sweetness dwells in the beehive, And lives in a maiden's breath ; Joy in the eyes of children And peace in the hands of Death.