Such foolish ecstasies were never meant to last And though all else is past, I still have memories Since you have gone from me, in spite of all you said Whatever else is dead, I have the memory The magic of those nights, the oft-repeated kiss The thousand dear delights, I always shall remember this And when remembering things, I shall not feel bereft When nothing else is left, I still have memories Your whispered letteries were meant but for the day Yet take them all away and leave my memories You soothed my vanity with many loving lies And though they're echoed eyes, I love the memory Across the passing years, you set my heart aflame Yet through my bitter tears, I bless the happy day you came Each coming day will seize my heart with loneliness And more and more ideas, I'll need my memories