Last Words

I knew not 'twas so dire a

To say the word, "Adieu;"But this shall be the only

My lips or heart shall sue.

That wild hill-side, the winter morn,

The gnarled and ancient tree,

If in your breast they waken scorn,

Shall wake the same in me.

I can forget black eyes and brows,

And lips of falsest charm,

If you forget the sacred

Those faithless lips could form.

If hard commands can tame your love,

Or strongest walls can hold,

I would not wish to grieve aboveA thing so false and cold.

And there are bosoms bound to

With links both tried and strong:

And there are eyes whose lightning

Has warmed and blest me long:

Those eyes shall make my only day,

Shall set my spirit free,

And chase the foolish thoughts

That mourn your memory.