You Were Never Lovelier


I was never able to recite a fable that would make the party bright. 
Sitting at the table I was never able to become the horst's delight. 
But now you've given me my after dinner story, 
you were never lovelier, you never so fair; 
Dreams were never lovelier, pardon me if I stare. 
Down the sky the moon-beams fly to light your face, 
I can only say they chose the proper place. 
You were never lovelier, and to coin a new phrase; 
never luckier in my palmiest days. 
Make a note and you can quote me, honor bright, 
You were never lovelier than you are to night.