A bientot, my friend

For Nathalie: www.flickr.com/photos/nat_sf_05/

 

WRITTEN

THE EVENING BEFORE THE DEPARTURE OF A FRIEND.

 

AH! bear with you, dear girl! away

The wishes of a heart sincere,

That ev'ry future rising day

May crown'd with tranquil bliss appear.

 

The pleasant hours that I have known

So late, my gentle Friend, with you,

On silent wings too swiftly flown,

And now just fading from my view.—

 

Full oft will Memory linger o'er

With smile of tenderness and peace;

Ah ! to her dear her treasur'd store

How fond she welcomes this encrease

 

In happy moments bright and gay,

The thought will livelier joy impart;

And when I bend to sorrow's sway,

'Twill sooth and cheer my lonely heart.

 

May you sometimes, [Nathalie] dear !

In fancy turn these scenes to view;

Rememb'ring her who bids you here

A sad affectionate adieu.

 

 

Done