Echoes.
By Sophie M. (Almon) Hensley
AbreathAbreath
Andasigh,-Andasigh,-
HowweflyHowwefly
FromDeath!FromDeath!-
ApalmSingon
Warmpressed,Oourbird!
AsweguessedThouartheard
Love'spsalm.Alone.
AwordWeknow
Breathedclose,Nolife,
AndthenroseNeitherstrife,
ThebirdNorwoe,
ThatcowersNoraught
InthewoodButthishour,-
'MidafloodLove'sdower
Offlowers,Dearbought.-
TillLove'sDeath'svoice
Heartsighs,Isaway,
LikethecriesAndwemay
Ofdoves,-Rejoice.
ThensingsThebird
Hissong,Ofoursong
BeatingstrongMaybelong
Whitewings,-Unheard,
HeartclearBut,Dear,
Thoughfaint,Bendlow;
LikeasaintItisnow
Inprayer.-Wehear.
HereignsDearHeart
Inpower,Yourkiss!-
AndLove'shourAfterthis
Disdains.Wepart.
ForgetAbreath
ForadayAndasigh,-
Allhissway,Howwefly
Life'sfret.FromDeath!