| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. |
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| 1566. Forgiveness Lane |
| | | By Martha Gilbert Dickinson |
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| FORGIVENESS LANE is old as youth, | |
| You cannot miss your way; | |
| ’T is hedged with flowering thorn forsooth | |
| Where white doves fearless stray. | |
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| You must walk gently with your Love, | 5 |
| Frail blossoms dread your feet— | |
| And bloomy branches close above | |
| Make heaven near and sweet. | |
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| Some lovers fear the stile of pride | |
| And turn away in pain— | 10 |
| But more have kissed where white doves hide | |
| And blessed Forgiveness Lane! | |
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