 Yet — time hath hurried by, We part in tears. The wreath is sore and dry, No more it cheers ; But memory o'er the urn Of past joys moves, And speaks in words that burn Of those she loves. And we...  Poems - Pagina 81door John Newland Maffitt - 1839 - 144 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | John Newland Maffitt - 1832 - 254 pagina’s
...by in the warm habiliments of flesh and blood. On earth, such an one has received his good things. THE PARTING. And are the moments past, The loved ones...fade — And all I once called mine In death be laid? Yes — time hath hurtled by, We part in tears. The wreath is sere and dry, No more it cheers ; But... | |
 | William Beebey Lighton - 1836 - 270 pagina’s
...delight, seize the first moments of such a desirable privilege, and tender my services at her feet ! 'And are the moments past, The loved ones flown — And must we part at last To weep alime 1 Shall friendship's wreath untwine, Its roses fade — And all I once called mine In death be... | |
 | William Beebey Lighton - 1838 - 262 pagina’s
...delight, seize the first momenta of such a desirable privilege, and tender my services at her feet ! 'And are the moments past, The loved ones flown — And must we part at last To weep alone 1 Shall friendship's wreath untwine, Its roses fade — And all I once called mine In death be laid... | |
 | William Beebey Lighton - 1838 - 262 pagina’s
...delight, seize the first momenta of such a desirable privilege, and tender my services at her feet ! 'And are the moments past, The loved ones flown — , And must we part at last To weep alone 1 Shall friendship's wreath untwine, Its roses fade — And all I once called mine In death be laid... | |
 | 1841 - 376 pagina’s
...land of the free and the home of the brave. , 20" AND ARE THE MOMENTS PAST. BY JOHN NEWLAND MAFFIT. AND are the moments past The loved ones flown ? And must we part at last, To weep alone ? Must friendship's wreath be torn I The withered garland lie Like relics in an urn, And fond ones... | |
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