Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE REGRET, by LEVI BISHOP Poet's Biography
First Line: If inclination ruled the hour
Last Line: Levi bishop.
Subject(s): Dreams; Happiness; Regret; Nightmares; Joy; Delight

If inclination ruled the hour,
My heart would fly away;
Impelled as by resistless power,
To see the wedding-day.

And yet tho' distant far I seem
I'm present none the less;
O, may there spring from bridal dream,
A world of happiness.

Ever truly yours,
LEVI BISHOP.