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While by its side the Lily of the Vale , 
With ‘ Happiness Restored,’ repeats the tale! 
The Myrtle , emblem of the heart’s deep ‘ Love, 
Brings her white blossoms forth to deck the scene, 
While Roses in variety would prove 
How close to Faith ‘ Affection’s pledges ’ lean; 
And the sweet Hawthorn , too, delights to ope 
Her fairy blossoms now, to whisper ‘ Hope.’ 
The blue-eyed Violet at this time would speak, 
Of charms by ‘ Modesty ’ concealed from view: 
While the soft ‘ blush that paints the maiden’s cheek,’ 
In the White Rose Bud finds a symbol true. 
E’en the sad Hyacinth her £ Grief’ imparts 
To win the sympathy of generous hearts! 
The fair Anemonie her tale would tell, 
Of charms ‘ Forsaken,’ promises betrayed; 
While the dark theme the Iris too might swell, 
By ‘ Love unanswered,’ in some hapless maid — 
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