For Alexander, c. 1834

Why are you so long away?
I wish that we could talk awhile
It seems to me we think alike
And suffer in our minds like trials

In your diary I feel less alone,
For you have passed this dark place too
I just regret that you comfort me
While I cannot comfort you

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