Classic Poem

1

Maiden dearest, leave a smile!
It will bless in rest and toil;
Leave a smile before we part,
Bring back welcome to my heart;
Leave a smile to be my rest,
And let me know I'm blest.

2

My life and soul I love the[e] well, —
Words may speak, but cannot tell, —
Language has not power to be
What thy smiles would speak to me
Leave a smile to be my rest,
And let me know I'm blest.

3

Maiden dearest! many a year,
I've loved thee silent and in fear,
Seen thee in many a grove and vale,
And heard thy voice upon the gale.
Maiden with a smile approve,
And bless my love!