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!