We grew in age—and love—together— Roaming the forest, and the wild; My breast her shield in wintry weather— And, when the friendly sunshine smiled, And she would mark the opening skies, _I_ saw no Heaven—but in her eyes.
We grew in age—and love—together— Roaming the forest, and the wild; My breast her shield in wintry weather— And, when the friendly sunshine smiled, And she would mark the opening skies, _I_ saw no Heaven—but in her eyes.