When I was leisurely growing or grown;
And oh! the minutes that suddenly led
To the sweetest thought that ever was known.
Only one glad little glance that I gave,
Where by the window the passion-flower grew,
And a strong man was turn'd into a slave,
Watching and waiting for all that I do.
And a strong man's heart beat only for me—
Only for me while it answers life's call;
Till I was compell'd to hear and to see;