Even now I seem to see thee, Lovely boy, with thy sweet smile, Bright and beautiful as when
Come blest Spirit from above, Come and fill my heart with love; Love to God, and love to man,
Dear Madam, Many thanks for your missive so charming in verse, So kind and descriptive, so friendly and terse;
Just two-and-forty years have passed[5] Since we, a youthful pair, Together at the altar stood,
When days are dark and spirits low, And hope desponding stands, What comfort these few words bestow,