Poems on Miscellaneous Subjects (Harper, 1857)/Advice to the girls
ADVICE TO THE GIRLS.
Nay, do not blush! I only heard You had a mind to marry;I thought I'd speak a friendly word, So just one moment tarry.
Wed not a man whose merit lies In things of outward show,In raven hair or flashing eyes, That please your fancy so.
But marry one who's good and kind, And free from all pretence;Who, if without a gifted mind, At least has common sense.