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The Madeira Vine. — ‘ Clinging Affection .’ 
This most tender and beautiful of vines lives through the coldest 
season, if sheltered, and sustained with kindness. I find no better 
illustration for its peculiar sensitiveness, than — 
THE WIFE. 
1 She flung her white arms round him — Thou art all that this poor heart can 
cling to.’ 
I could have stemmed misfortune’s tide, 
And borne the rich one’s sneer, 
Have braved the haughty glance of pride, 
Nor shed a single tear; 
I could have smiled on every blow, 
From Life’s full quiver thrown, 
While I might gaze on thee, and know 
I should not be alone f 
