STRANGERS YET.
Strangers yet, after years of life together,
After fair and stormy weather;
After travels in far lands; after touch of wedded hands,
Why thus joined, why ever met, if they must be strangers yet.
Strangers yet, strangers yet.
After childhood winning way; after care and blame and praise;
Counsel asked and wisdom given - after mutual prayers to heaven;
Child and parent scarce regret, when they part are strangers yet.