Though you cannot see my face

Let this note for now replace

That far from lovely feature. 

Let me say, on earth you are

My ever glamorous famous star

And dearest creature. 

A hundred odd miles lie between

Me and the sweetest sight I’ve seen

Ever: my darling Rose.

But bonds no distance can destroy

Join you to your loving boy;

Between us such love flows

That separation brings small sorrow – 

See you, gorgeous one, tomorrow. 

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