Poe’s Heart in a Time of Trial
In the midst of his trials, Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American poet, wrote to his wife:
My Dear Heart, My Dear Virginia: Our mother will explain to you why I stayed away from you this night. On my last great disappointment I should have lost my courage but for you, my little darling wife. I shall be with you to-morrow, and be assured until I see you I will keep in loving remembrance your last words and your fervent prayer. May God grant you a peaceful summer with your devoted
Edgar.