Classic Poem

Farewell , O dream of mine!
I dare not stay;
The hour is come, and time
Will not delay;
Pleasant and dear to me
Wilt thou remain;
No future hour
Brings thee again.

She stands, the Future dim,
And draws me on,
And shows me dearer joys,—
But thou art gone!
Treasures and hopes more fair
Bears she for me,
And yet I linger,
O dream, with thee!

Other and brighter days
Perhaps she brings;
Deeper and holier songs
Perchance she sings;
But thou and I, fair time,
We too must sever:—
O dream of mine,
Farewell forever!