Classic Poem

Friend of my heart, by favouring Heaven-bestow'd,
My lov'd companion on Life's various road!
Now six swift years have wing'd their flight away
Since yon bright Sun adorn'd our nuptial day —
For thy sweet smiles, that all my cares remove,
Soothe all my griefs, and all my joys improve;
For thy sweet converse, ever fram'd to please,
With prudence lively, sensible with ease;
To thee the Muse awakes her tuneful lay,
The thanks of gratitude sincere to pay!
Thus long may Hymen hold for us his reign,
And twine with wreaths of flowers his easy chain;
Still may fond love and firmest faith be mine,
Still health, and peace, and happiness be thine!