She deems not her devotion is repaid
With deep repinings o’er life’s early years.
For oft another’s image fills his breast,
E’en when he breathes to her love’s tender vow;
While her soft hand within his own is prest,
And timid blushes mantle her young brow,
Fond memory whispers of the dreamy past,
Its hopes and joys, its agony and tears;
In vain from out his soul he strives to cast
One shadowy form—the love of early years.