II.
A NEW YEAR'S GREETING
I
To thee far-off beside the waves
That even in winter gleam with light
This greeting from a realm of night
And streets like graves.
II
I send thee, love, the tenderest kiss
That ever thrilled across the air
To change December's gaunt despair
To summer's bliss.
III
All health, all gladness, love, be thine;
Bright days, soft slumbers, till we meet,—
Till laughter flashes from thy sweet
Young eyes on mine!
IV
To reach and cheer thee where thou art
I send my love, best hopes I send,
And New Year wishes without end,
And all my heart.
