He loves! If in the bygone years <br />Thine eyes have ever shed <br />Tears - bitter, unavailing tears, <br />For one untimely dead - <br />If in the eventide of life <br />Sad thoughts of her arise, <br />Then let the memory of thy wife <br />Plead for my boy - he dies! <br /> <br />He dies! If fondly laid aside <br />In some old cabinet, <br />Memorials of thy long-dead bride <br />Lie, dearly treasured yet, <br />Then let her hallowed bridal dress - <br />Her little dainty gloves - <br />Her withered flowers - her faded tress - <br />Plead for my boy - he loves!<br /><br />William Schwenck Gilbert<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/he-loves/
