by Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933)
Dreams
Language: English
I gave my life to another lover, I gave my life, and all, and all, But over a dream the past will hover Out of a dream the past will call. I tear myself from sleep with a shiver But on my breast a kiss is hot, And by my bed the ghostly giver Is waiting tho' I see him not.
Authorship:
- by Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933), "Dreams" [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Brad Mehldau (b. 1970), "Dreams", from Love Songs, no. 6. [text verified 1 time]
Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2011-03-10
Line count: 8
Word count: 61