The Exile To His Sister.

As streams at morn, from seas that glide, Rejoicing on their sparkling way, Will turn again at eventide, To mingle with their kindred spray-- Even so the currents of the soul, Dear sister, wheresoe'er we rove, Will backward to our country roll, The boundless ocean of our love. You northern star, now burning bright, The guide by which the wave-tossed steer, Beams not with a more constant light Than does thy love, my sister dear. From stars above the streams below Receive the glory they impart; So, sister, do thy virtues glow Within the mirror of my heart.