Poems of Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L. E. L.) in Friendship’s Offering, 1837/Parting Words
PARTING WORDS.
BY L. E. L.
May morning light fall o'er thee,
When I am far away;
Let Hope's sweet words restore thee
All we have dreamed to-day.
I would not have thee keep me
In mind by tears alone;
I would not have thee weep me,
Love mine,—when I am gone.
No;—as the brook is flowing,
With sunshine at its side,
While fair wild flowers are growing,
Leant lovely o'er the tide;
So linked with many a treasure
Of nature and of spring,
With all that gives thee pleasure,
My heart to thine shall cling.
The rose shall be enchanted
To breathe of love to thee;
All fair things shall be haunted
With vows of faith from me.
The west wind shall secure thee
My tidings from the main;
But, most of all, assure thee
How soon we meet again.