POETRY. SPEAK GENTLY. Speak gently ! it is better far rule by love than fear; Speak gently! let not harsh
... POETRY. SPEAK GENTLY. Speak gently ! it is better far rule by love than fear; Speak gently! let not harsh words mar The good we here. Speak gently ! love- doth whisper low The vows that true hearts bind ; And gently friendship's accents flow Affection's ...