We Have Parted
By R. P Smith
The First-The last the only kiss
That thy lips pressed on mine,
Shall be returned as warm with love
As when it first was thine.
The parting sigh bosom heaved
The low, and wail I hear
And ere lingering echo dies,
It murmurs, thou are dear
The last embrace, when thy fond heart
With mine responsive beat
Thrills through my blood and tells a tale
Of love, fond, true and sweet.
Enchained within my mourning heart
To dwell forever there
And nourished by each having a pulse
Is thy loved image fair.
No parting token do I ask,
No gift from thee to keep,
Thy love is mine and silently
My soul for thee shall weep.
We’re parted from each other now
And perhaps forever
The love, which bound hearts before
Shall be parted - never
Title: We Have Parted
Author: R. P Smith
Location: Unknown
Year: Unknown
Media: Newspaper article, glued to page 172 of the Ledger of Captain W. B.
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