Classic Poem

Zoe farewell! — How much is in that word
Deep, solemn, chill and sad as Memory's knell
Recalling Joy departed — Hope deferred —
Fond dreams — dear thoughts — kind looks — lost friends — Farewell!

Farewell! ... We have not known each other long
Nor much — But what of that? — How soon and well
Fate binds by ties invisible yet strong
All that love those we love, to us. ... Farewell!

Since first we met some few but fatal years
Upon my life and brow have left their spell
Love-Sorrow — Pride — Rage — Hate — Despair and Tears
Have writ their burning annals there — Farewell!

Farewell! among my few unclouded hours
Are those I owe unto your voice and shell
When with bright smiles, sweet words, and tuneful powers,
You chased my evil spirit. ... Fare ye well!