When smiles were frequent, tears were few!

Ah well! we parted! Still doth shine

Your form on fancy's pictured wall,

As when you were my "Valentine,"

And I to you was all in all!

I see you on the busy street,

A comely matron, fair of face;

The maiden, tall, and pale and sweet,

Keeps by your side with even pace.

You see her not? Nay, she is mine,