To my little niece Anne Duyckinck, aged 9 years

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To his charming black-eyed nieceUncle Harry wishest peace!Wishes roses over strow'dO'er her sublunary road!

No rude winds around her howl,O'er her head no tempests scowl;No red lightnings flash around,No loud thunders rock the ground!

Bright has been her morning sun,Brighter still be that to come!All a blue serene above,Within, all innocence and love.

© Major Henry Livingston, Jr.