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12 Literary Gazette, 9th April, 1825, Page 235-236

ORIGINAL POETRY. SONGS. Too well I know my Heart. Too well I know my heart Worthless all may be; Yet not for that the less Is it vowed to thee.

As in some eastern lands They place upon the tomb Offerings of sunny fruit, Of flowers and perfume:

Although they know in vain Their gifts are offered there; That the fruit and flowers will be    Wasted on sun and air.

My feelings are those gifts, Offered, alas! in vain; Yet, there they must be offer'd,    And there they must remain.

I know that all my hopes Are on a funeral shrine; But it is enough for me, To know that they are thine.