Reunited

Once more we stand Face to face—hand in hand, With trembling lips and tearful eyes We make no effort to disguise.

The joy we feel Words alone could not reveal; The stifled sob—the silent kiss, Expresses well our present bliss.

In this same place, Years ago—face to face,— In bitterness, without a sigh To show regret, we said goodbye.

We little thought What a wreck pride had wrought, Until remorse, with cruel force, Had scourged us for our silly course.

Subdued at last— All our scorn forever past; We meet to pledge our vows anew, And gladly promise to be true.

No more to part, Hand in hand—heart to heart; In union only death can rend, We two will journey to the end.