And keep thy soul's large window pure from wrong,—

That so, as life's appointment issueth,

Thy vision may be clear to watch along

The sunset consummation-lights of death.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

CONSOLATION.

All are not taken! there are left behind

Living Beloveds, tender looks to bring,

And make the daylight still a happy thing,

And tender voices to make soft the wind.