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And, oft recall'd, thy voice beguile my lot, Like some sweet lay, once heard, and ne'er forgot.

"But the night wanes—the hours too swiftly fly, The bitter moment of farewell draws nigh, Yet, loved one! weep not thus—in joy or pain, Oh! trust thy Hamet, we shall meet again! Yes, we shall meet! and haply smile at last On all the clouds and conflicts of the past. On that fair vision teach thy thoughts to dwell, Nor deem these mingling tears our last farewell!"

Is the voice hush'd, whose loved, expressive tone Thrill'd to her heart, and doth she weep alone? Alone she weeps—that hour of parting o'er— When shall the pang it leaves be felt no more? The gale breathes light, and fans her bosom fair, Showering the dewy rose-leaves o'er her hair; But ne'er for her shall dwell reviving power, In balmy dew, soft breeze, or fragrant flower, To wake once more that calm, serene delight, The soul's young bloom, which passion's breath could blight;