"The Farthest Thunder that I heard Was that which broke the Cloud – And gave the Summer to the World – But kept the Light behind –"

"I tie my Hat – I crease my Shawl – Life's little duties, now, as then –"

"The Sea is a good Landlady – She has a pleasant way – Her Rooms are many – and her Rent Is often – but a Day –"

"That it will never come again Is what makes life so sweet."

"Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all –"