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Has long outgrown the simple fears And buoyant hopes of childhood's years. Love gathereth knowledge; and that tree Hath good and ill in its degree; With many an unaccustomed guest It stirs the spirit in its rest. Emotions generous, deep, and strong, That bear the fevered soul along; Shame, hidden in a rosy cloud, By it's own sweet self disallowed; Fancies that make their own distress, And doubts that question happiness. Love brings all these—he cannot bring Again its freshness to the spring.

Orphan, or ere her footsteps knew The weary earth they were to tread;