Good to forgive

Good to forgive;

Best, to forget!

Living, we fret;

Dying, we live.

Fretless and free,

Soul, clap thy pinion!

Earth have dominion,

Body, o'er thee!

Wander at will,

Day after day, --

Wander away,

Wandering still -- Soul that canst soar!

Body may slumber:

Body shall cumber

Soul-flight no more

Waft of soul's wing!

What lies above?

Sunshine and Love,

Sky-blue and Spring

Body hides -- where?

Ferns of all feather,

Mosses and heather,

Yours be the care!