The Confidence - Engraved by Archibald L. Dick

 

The Confidants

By Mrs. B.F. Thomas

 

Two beauteous beings, like two sisters fair,

    Whose feelings, thoughts and impulses are one;

How gladly would they al life's sorrows share,

    And sleep together when the strife was done.

 

With lips half parted, and eager eyes,

    See one intent upon the blushing tale,

Which, whispered low and half concealed by sighs,

    Scarce wakes a murmur on the passing gale.

 

Oh! if in time a change should come, the heart

    Be bound to others by a dearer vow,

And distance, grief maintain your fates apart,

    Still keep alive the love ye cherish now.