Poems (Nealds)/To Sarah J———

by Adeline Martha Nealds

TO SARAH J———.

My Sarah, when away from thee
 My wand'ring steps are doom'd to stray,
Say wilt thou ever think of me
 Who love thee still though far away?

I know not by what secret chain
 My willing heart was drawn to thee;
It seem'd as though some prior claim
 Entitled thee to love from me.

Surely, dear girl, we were design'd
 In friendship's bands enthrall'd to be;
Our hearts by sympathy are join'd;
 Our feelings, thoughts, and words agree.

Then let me clasp thee to my breast,
 My love for thee shall never end;
Oh! I shall feel supremely blest,
 To find in thee a faithful friend.