I fain would walk, to the not dreadful tomb.

And now, adieu, sweet Mary! I must cease

My strain; but, as a wind-strain sleeps

Upon a bed of roses; so the echo

Of this my strain, will find its rest with thee.


WRITTEN IN AN ALBUM.

As stainless thought my hand should write,

Upon this page of spotless white;

Nor would I that thy falling tear