by Samuel N. Mitchell (1846 - 1905)

Beautiful thoughts linger near me
Language: English 
Beautiful thoughts linger near me,
Sweetest of visions appear,
Bearing their gladness to cheer me, 
Ev'ry bright day of the year;

Velvety voices are bringing
Tidings delightful to hear,
Heavenly angels are singing, 
Beautiful thoughts linger near

Beautiful thoughts linger near me,
Fairest of maidens I view,
Coming with roses to cheer me,
Kisses so tender and true;

Bluest of eyes are peeping,
Slyly and careless of fear,
Blushes in cheeks are a-sleeping,
Beautiful thoughts linger near

Beautiful thoughts never leave me,
Always be ready and near,
For you can never deceive me,
All is so charming and dear;

While the day's puickly are flying,
Skies will be cloudy and clear,
And when all others are sighing, 
Beautiful thoughts linger near.

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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-20
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Word count: 121