Life, with here a smile, with there a tear
Relentless river
Moves from day to day from year to year
Nor lingers ever
Love, upon its banks imploring stands
In anguish calling
Stands with yearning eyes and outstretched hands
And soft tears falling
Life, thy ways are long, thy end is dark
And we, unknowing
Whence it was we came, or why we embark
Or whither going
Live and love awhile
And pray at last
To reap our sowing