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.