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Like rich jewels we should set, 
‘ Qualities surpassing charms,’ 
And the fragrant Mignonette , 
By this spell our bosom warms ! 
Star-like, see the Dogwood shine, 
In the distance pure and bright, 
It tells of ‘ Love as strong as mine, 
Which absence dares not change or blight’ 
And observe this Jonquil sweet, 
Exciting many a deep emotion, 
While its rising odors greet 
The soul with incense-like ‘Devotion.’ 
Here, too, mark the Tulip Tree , 
‘ Rural Happiness its theme, 
While the Tulip Flower should be 
By its side, ‘ Love’s early dream; ’ 
Or ‘ A Declaration ’ style it, 
Filled with visions gay and sweet; 
Ah, then, wherefore, to defile it, 
Should it with Experience meet? 
