To be in Heaven with God at home.

To Ellena Boutwell.

And is there another dear loved one for me?

May a strong cord of union now bind me to thee?

Would you call me your mother? Permit in return,

That I call thee my child, and your history learn.

Pleased with your demeanor, and turn of your mind,

With attractions I seem to see in thee combined;

But few would take interest in one of my age,

Though he might be an artist, a bard or a sage.

Though past man’s alloted threescore and ten years,

Though I’ve passed through afflictions, in sorrow and tears,

In feeling still young, and in sympathy true,

I would have the world better for my passing through.

I’m glad I have seen you; I’ve one more to love,

On whom to ask blessings that come from above.

This friendship new-formed—may it ever increase,

And we find in Jesus true heavenly peace.

To Aaron A. Smith,

On his leaving to join the Army.

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