Poems (Nealds)/Written in the very small Album of a widowed Friend

by Adeline Martha Nealds

WRITTEN IN THE VERY SMALL ALBUM OF A WIDOWED FRIEND.

Small is thy book, and small my verse must be,
 For small my talent is for poesy;
But such as 'tis I willingly
 Devote it unto thee.

I wish thee, Nancy, happier years
 Than thou of late hast had;
Then dry thy unavailing tears,
 And do not look so sad.

I know the grave has clos'd above
 Thy greatest earthly joy;
But thou hast still some left to love,
 Thy darling girl and boy.

May they to thee true comforts prove,
 And, as thy years increase,
May the Almighty power above
 Bless thee with health and peace!