SOFT of voice and light of hand <br />As the fairest in the land-- <br />Who can rightly understand <br />My love Annie? <br /> <br />Simple in her thoughts and ways, <br />True in every word she says,-- <br />Who shall even dare to praise <br />My love Annie? <br /> <br />Midst a naughty world and rude <br />Never in ungentle mood; <br />Never tired of being good-- <br />My love Annie. <br /> <br />Hundreds of the wise and great <br />Might o'erlook her meek estate; <br />But on her good angels wait, <br />My love Annie. <br /> <br />Many or few of the loves that may <br />Shine upon her silent way,-- <br />God will love her night and day, <br />My love Annie.<br /><br />Dinah Maria Mulock Craik<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-love-annie/
