General Hancock As A Poet December 9, 1839

"Written at Norristown, Pennsylvania before leaving for West Point in the album of Miss Sarah Woodman, now Mrs. W. B. Hahn" __________

Wreath thy garlands, fairest one, 'Ere the beams of days are gone; Soon will close each fragrant flower! Blooming in the garden's bower, While the midnight dews are shed O'er each sleeping floweret's head. Wreath thy garlands, fairest one, Soon will Summer's reign be gone! Tempests come with chilling breath, Sweeping o'er the barren heath; So stern Winter's fearless band Stalk in fierceness o'er the land. Wreath thy garlands, fairest one, Soon will set life's glowing sun; Youth's gay dreams too quickly fade, Loving hearts are soon betrayed. Wreath thy garlands 'ere their bloom Fade around thy earthly tomb. ________

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