As long as the stars of God <br />Hang steadfast in the sky, <br />And the blossoms 'neath the sod <br />Awake when Spring is nigh; <br />As long as the nightingale <br />Sings love-songs to the rose, <br />And the Winter wind in the vale <br />Makes moan o'er the virgin snows-- <br />As long as these things be <br />I would tell my love for thee! <br /> <br />As long as the rose of June <br />Burst forth in crimson fire, <br />And the mellow harvest-moon <br />Shines over hill and spire; <br />As long as heaven's dew <br />At morning kisses the sod; <br />As long as you are you, <br />And I know that God is God-- <br />As long as these things be <br />I would tell my love for thee!<br /><br />Charles Hanson Towne<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/aere-perennius/
