Changes my life in a minute of space?

When I first notic'd the power in his eyes—

Watching to see if they praise or condemn,

Blushing to meet them—came into the skies

Beauty that never has vanish'd from them.

When I first stopp'd in the midst of my mirth,

While my heart beat in a tremulous way

Only to see him,—came over the earth,

Glory that earth has retain'd to this day.

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When the first whisper assaulted my ear,

When the first pressure astonish'd my hand,

When I first fancied that I might be dear—

Life was a miracle joyous and grand.

When he first woo'd me with prayers, for his own,

Suddenly came an eclipse of the light:

Sighing, I wish'd he would let me alone;

Smiling, I long'd to hide out of his sight.

Life being lit by a fairy-like gleam,

Sparkling and glittering, tender and pure,

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