I Remember, I Remember

I remember, I remember, The house where I was wed,And the little room from which, that night, My smiling bride was led;She didn't come a wink too soon, Nor make too long a stay;But now I often wish her folks Had kept the girl away!

I remember, I remember, Her dresses, red and white.Her bonnets and her caps and cloaks,-- They cost an awful sight !The "corner lot" on which I built, And where my brother metAt first my wife, one washing-day,-- That man is single yet!

I remember, I remember, Where I was used to court,And thought that all of married life Was just such pleasant sport:My spirit flew in feathers then, No care was on my brow;I scarce could wait to shut the gate,-- I'm not so anxious now!

I remember, I remember, My dear one's smile and sigh;I used to think her tender heart Was close against the sky;It was a childish ignorance. But now it soothes me notTo know I'm farther off from heaven Than when she wasn't got!