Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By Martha GilbertDickinson

1566 Forgiveness Lane

FORGIVENESS LANE is old as youth,

You cannot miss your way;

’T is hedged with flowering thorn forsooth

Where white doves fearless stray.

You must walk gently with your Love,

Frail blossoms dread your feet—

And bloomy branches close above

Make heaven near and sweet.

Some lovers fear the stile of pride

And turn away in pain—

But more have kissed where white doves hide

And blessed Forgiveness Lane!