What would we give to our beloved?
The hero’s heart, to be unmoved,—
The poet’s star-tuned harp, to sweep,—
The patriot’s voice, to teach and rouse,—
The monarch’s crown, to light the brows?
“He giveth his beloved sleep.”
What do we give to our beloved?
A little faith, all undisproved,—
A little dust to over weep,—
And bitter memories, to make