WALL-FLOWER. 119 



Oh, there appears a generous scorn 



Of all requital in its choice ! 

 The thousand flowers that earth adorn, 



In earth's exuberant stores rejoice. 



It only asks the freshening dew, 



Imparting all where nought is given — 



Raised above earth, as if it drew 

 Its only nutriment from heaven. 



