[LOVE'S HOW AND WHY.]
How do I love thee?
Oh, who knows
How the blush of the rose
Can its secret disclose?
Oh, who knows?
Why do I love thee?
Ah, who cares
Sound a passion he shares
With the angels? Who dares,
Yes, who dares?
[LOVE'S GUERDON.]
Thine eyes are stars to hold me
To love's pure rapturous height.
Thy thoughts are pearls to lead me
To truth beyond earth's sight.
Thy love is life to keep me
Forever in God's light.