Zephyrs

WITH AN INTRODUCTION
KATE R. STILES.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879, By KATE R. STILES, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
WORCESTER: A. B. ADAMS, Printer. 392 Main Street.
To my angel Effie, the memory of whose life is an inspiration, I dedicate this little volume.
At the earnest solicitation of many dear friends, I present this little volume of poems before the public, not expecting it will bear the test of severe criticism. I am not vain enough to suppose that these little “Zephyrs” will sweep over the spirit with the power of the strong breezes, which are wafted to the soul from the poems of a Longfellow or a Whittier.
Yet, although among the greater lights, the lesser may not prevail, they may, perchance, send out occasional gleams, which shall serve to brighten the way for a few hearts.
KATE R. STILES.
May, 1879.
Call them not dead, who leave the earthly for the heavenly state.
Theirs is a life more real than ours;
And, while we weep for them such bitter, bitter tears,