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Rh Strew the sweets above her rest, Only hearts-ease on the breast, By our potent sylvan art Charming thus the budding heart From all thorny sting and smart.

On the blue eyes, curtained fast, Blue forget-me-nots we cast. Mayflowers pink we scatter free O'er the feet. On hill and lea Fragrant may their treading be ! Last of all are lilies given, That the maiden soul to Heaven May uplift its chalice white, Where the teardrops of the night Turn to pearls with dawning light. Nay; but here there bendeth one Doth out-bless our benison. Deepest love is purest prayer, Mounting high the starry stair To the Love beyond compare. See ! she stirs. The dimple dips All about the drowsy lips. Bonny dreams blue eyes beguile Not so well but mother's smile Shall to waking reconcile.