The parting song
When we two parted In silence and tears, Half broken-hearted To sever for years, Pale grew your cheek and cold, Colder your kiss; Truly that hour foretold Sorrow to this. The dew of the morning Sunk chill on my brow It felt like the warning Of what I feel now. Your vows are all broken, And light is your fame; I hear your name spoken, And share in its shame. They name you before me, A knell to my ear; A shudder comes over me Why were you so dear? They know not I knew you, Who knew you too well Long, long shall I rue you, Too deeply to tell. In secret we met-- In silence I grieve, That your heart could forget, Your spirit deceive. If I should meet you After long years, How should I greet you? With silence and tears.