p. 147

p. 148

p. 149

p. 150

p. 151

p. 152

p. 153

p. 155Minor Pieces.

p. 155

p. 157WALTER. an acrostic.

p. 157

an acrostic

While vigor lives, and youth’s brief time is still, Apply thy mind to wisdom, and fulfil Life’s noble purpose, which is “Good to all.” Thus cull a favor which shall never fall; Enriched of labors, so enshrine thy name; Repose at last in peace with honored fame.

p. 158THE ARRIVAL IN LEITH DOCKS, ON A VISIT TO SCOTLAND.

p. 158

The sun had risen but an hour, And spread his golden ray O’er sea, and land, and garden bower,—  Thus dawned a glorious day.

A stilly calm prevailed to rest On the surrounding scene; Scarce could upon the ocean’s breast Be a faint ripple seen.

The soft, fresh air of Summer morn Stood peacefully around, When we, upon the ocean borne, In view of Leith were found.

I rose in haste to hail the sight Of Scotland’s lovely shore, Which to my mind brought fancies bright And thoughts of days of yore.

p. 

 Prev. P 58/75 next