LITTLE THINGS.
Often, little things we hear. Often, little things we see, Waken thoughts that long have slept Deep down in i-ur memory. Strangely slight the circumstance That has force to turn the mind Backward on the path of years, To the loved scenes far behind ! 'Tis the perfume of a flower, Or a quaint old-fashioned tune j Or a song-bird 'mid the leaves Singing in the sunny June. 'Tis the evening-star, mayhap, In the gleaming silver-bright ; Or a gold and purple cloud Wanning in the western light. 'Tis the rustling of a dress, Or a certain tone of voice, That can make the pulses throb, That can bid the heart rejoice. Ah, my heart ! But not of joy Must alone thy history tell, Sorrow, shame, and bitter tears Little things recall as well. — Chambers.
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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 255, 9 May 1866, Page 3
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135LITTLE THINGS. Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 255, 9 May 1866, Page 3
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