Life Perfect

LIFE PERFECT

Were there a heart to beat in tune with mine That melody with peace my life would fill; Should to my lips be placed love's sacred wine,

Then not my blood the world's negledt might chill. Ah, could that love but answer my love's plea, Then hope should be no longer as a ghost; Were there one faith to share one faith in me, Then fate itself not o'er my will should boast. Were there a soul to meet my soul's true kiss, To make two souls one soul in endless trust, Then I would triumph, though the world might hiss,

Change to a crown of gold a crown of dust: Then I could smile into the face of death,

And speak life perfecl with my latest breath! ALFRED LAMBOURNE