Concerning his Old Home

Mood I

I wish to see it never —
That dismal place
With cracks in its floor —
I would forget it ever!

Mood II

To see it once, that sad
And memoried place —
Yes, just once more —
I should be faintly glad!

Mood III

To see it often again —
That friendly place
With its green low door —
I’m willing anywhen

Mood IV
I’ll haunt it night and day —
That loveable place,
With its flowers’ rich store
That drives regret away!