' AZALEAS. 



See how they have safely survived 



The frowns of a sky so severe ! 

 Such Mary's true love, that has lived 



Through many a turbulent year. 

 The charms of the late-blowing rose 



Seem graced with a livelier hue, 

 And the winter of sorrow best shows 



The truth of a friend such as you. 



Cowper. 



