Thoughts lyrics

When I am all alone
       &nbsp Envy me most,
Then my thoughts flutter round me
       &nbsp In a glimmering host;

Some dressed in silver,
       &nbsp Some dressed in white,
Each like a taper
       &nbsp Blossoming light;

Most of them merry,
       &nbsp Some of them grave,
Each of them lithe
       &nbsp As willows that wave;

Some bearing violets,
       &nbsp Some bearing bay,
One with a burning rose
       &nbsp Hidden away—

When I am all alone
       &nbsp Envy me then,
For I have better friends
       &nbsp Than women and men.