Lyrics by Frank DiGiacomo with assistance from Julian R. Pace.

Part of a duet in the opera where Undine tells the Prince of her gratitude and love for him, even in the face of what is imminent betrayal.

LYRICS
Undine:
     Still hidden deep in shadow would I be, if not for you.
     To you I owe my homage and my thanks.
     My champion and my poet, sweet dreamer, are you for me,
     though King might you never be.
     Your voice it was that called me out from the darkness and
     taught me how to live in sunlight.
     Where once I looked to pale moon and silver stars to guide me
     through the night,
     now I only see your two bright eyes, hot with the fire of summer sun.
     Where once I felt the wind caress my cheek, now I feel your gentle touch,
     and fragrant lips.
     And now, no more for me the cool and secret places I have called my home.
     There, there could I never again be happy!
     In your touch, your gaze alone, there I find my happiness, my life.
     You have taken me and made me real.
     This is wisdom, this is courage, this is strength...this is beauty!
     Gentlest of dreamers, I love you, I love you.