Inclement climes set early in today,
lacking mercy at dawn's soft hour,
the lake now ruffled torn and dour,
as sad the world was hard at play,

Thus to counter my abysmal gloom
and annihilate nature's harsh brooding storm,
sojourned I, to my much favoured cozy room,
lit the lifeless fire, then my inglenook was warm,

Thus contented I, relaxing by the blazing air,
I thought of thee, soft faced and fair,
tho' dull outside, embraced your vision rare,
whilst inclined upon my rocking chair,

There, dare but I, my eager love set free
and behind the curtained wall, discover
hallow time, where fond thoughts prevail,
and life's emotional knot ne'er be severed.