AH ! who can paint like me these lovely scenes?
E’en though thy muse her sweetest gifts impart,
Can witching Fancy in her wildest dreams
Depict the visions of the feeling heart?
Though she may vary every tint and shade,
Yet can mere foliage touch upon the mind?
Ah yes, I feel it can without her aid,
With every leaf some tender thought’s combined.
Here Memory brings, still brings to sad review
Friends ever lost, who ‘loved these woods among
To see each season’s varied change renew,
And pensive listen to the night-bird’s song.
Yet ONE remains this drooping heart to cheer,
And from affection’s cheek to chase the tear.
(Mrs. Walter Spencer)
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