PROOF-WORDS
There was a face—I loved it;
There was a pulse—I felt it;
There was a soul—I sensed it
And made it mine for aye.
There was a heart—I proved it;
There was a word—I spelt it;
Yet scarcely had commenced it
When called from dreams away.
There was a hope—I wreathed it;
There was a prayer—I sped it;
There was a seal—I gave it,
Then bade my love adieu.
There was a sigh—I breathed it;
There was a tear—I shed it;
There was a gift—I save it
To know my love is true.