Rosa, "Extempore Lines, written on a blank Leaf of The Lord of the Isles" The Intellectual Regale or Ladies' Tea Tray [Philadelphia] 2 (21 October 1815) 793.
Dear little book, I love thee more, Than all I've ever own'd before, And yet, although thy thrilling line Might warm a colder heart than mine; Although thy fascinating power, Has often cheer'd the lonely hour; Tis not for this thou'rt lov'd so well, Though valued more than verse can tell: I prize thee other books above, Because thou art — the gift of love.
