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Sunflower.— * Lofty and Pure Thoughts' 
As the heart which is true to its instincts, still finds happiness in 
watching over those it loves, and promoting their enjoyments, the 
Helianthus ever turns to the sun ; this flower is offered, tlirough the 
symbolical worship of Peru, yearly upon her altars. 
Oh ! could I quit this world, and fly 
To yonder orient realms of light, 
I’d soar beyond the calm blue sky, 
And dwell where stars, forever bright, 
Diffuse then glorious lustre round, 
From heaven’s high arch, to earth’s far bound. 
I’d seek some planet for my home, 
Than all the rest more brilliant far, 
Where none but spirits pure might come, 
And reign the queen of that fair star; 
Watch o’er the friends who linger here, 
And dwell their guardian angel there. 
