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 vow'd—sincere and eager-hearted—

E'en while he kiss'd me as we parted,

With thee he would not leave me longer,

But claim me when the wheat is stronger!

! thou art chang'd since erst

Thy love thine infant daughter nurst;

Sweet songs that infant daughter heard—

Another babe is now preferr'd.

I was weak and young and small,

O! thou wert love and kindness all;

Now if a youth but speak to me,

I hear reproachful words from thee.