'Twas but a dream—How was it sleep prevailed

My meaning so to muddle?

"J'embrasse la Russie!" It was neatly phrased

As MOHRENHEIM admitted,

A President, in doggerel stanzas praised,

Must be so ready-witted,

Yet mild Republican and Autocrat,

Hugging in friendly seeming,

Suggest that Someone may be cuddled flat

At least in restless dreaming.