I do believe that round my grave, When the cool, fragrant, evening zephyrs wave, Shouldst thou in friendship linger near the spot, And breathe some tender words in memory, That this poor heart in grateful constancy, Would softly whisper back some loving thought. I do believe that should I pass Into the unknown land of happiness, And thou shouldst wish to see my face once more, That in my earnest longing after thee, I would come forth in joyful ecstacy, And once again gaze on thee as before. I do believe my faith in thee, Stronger than life, an anchor firm to be, Planted in thy integrity and worth, A perfect trust, implicit and secure; That will all trials and all griefs endure, And bless and comfort me while here on earth. I do believe who love hath known, Or sublime friendship's purest, highest tone, Hath tasted of the cup of ripest bliss, And drank the choicest wine life hath to give, Hath known the truest joy it is to live; What blessings rich or great compared to this? I do believe true love to be, An element that in its tendency, Is elevating to the human mind; An intuition which we recognize As foretaste of immortal Paradise, Through which the soul will be refined. Among the more prominent contributors to the _Exponent_ is Lu. Dalton, a lady in whose writings are manifested the true spirit and independence of the Mormon women. The vigor and vivacity of her poetic productions are suggestive of a future enviable fame. Mrs. Hannah T. King, mentioned elsewhere, is a veteran poetess of well-sustained reputation. She ranked among the poetesses of England before joining the Mormon Church, being on intimate terms with the celebrated Eliza Cook. Another of the sisters who has won distinction as a poetess of the church, is Emily Woodmansee. She is also a native of England, and began her poetic career when but a girl. Several of her poems have been reproduced in literary journals of the East, winning marked attention. Miss Sarah Russell, who writes under the _nom de plume_ of "Hope," is also a poetess of promise; but she is younger to fame than the before-mentioned. Emily B. Spencer may also be mentioned in this connection.