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I'M SITTING ALONE

'M sitting alone where the shadows fallIn somber groups at the vesper-call, Where tear-dews of night seek the loving rose, Her bosom to fill with mortal woes.

I'm waiting alone for the bridal hour Of nymph and naiad from woodland bower; Till vestal pearls that on leaflets lay, Ravished with beauty the eye of day.

I'm watching alone o'er the starlit glow, O'er the silv'ry moon and ocean flow; And sketching in light the heaven of my youth—Its starry hopes and its waves of truth.

I'm dreaming alone of its changeful sky—What rainbows of rapture floated by! Of a mother's love, that no words could speak When parting the ringlets to kiss my cheek.

I'm thinking alone of a fair young bride, The light of a home of love and pride;