And three firm friends, more sure than day and night,—

Himself, his Maker, and the angel Death.

Complaint. Ed. 1852. The Good Great Man. Ed. 1893.

My eyes make pictures when they are shut.

A Day-Dream.

To know, to esteem, to love, and then to part,

Makes up life's tale to many a feeling heart!

On taking Leave of ——, 1817.

In many ways doth the full heart reveal

The presence of the love it would conceal.