Sara Teasdale - Dust lyrics

When I went to look at what had long been hidden,   A j**el laid long ago in a secret place, I trembled, for I thought to see its dark deep fire—   But only a pinch of dust blew up in my face. I almost gave my life long ago for a thing   That has gone to dust now, stinging my eyes— It is strange how often a heart must be broken   Before the years can make it wise.