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the same place, when nature wore

The same celestial glow,

I'm sure I've seen these forms before

But many springs ago;

But only he had locks of light

And she had raven hair;

While now, his curls are dark as night

And hers as morning fair.

Besides, I've dreamt of tears whose traces

Will never more depart;

Of agony that fast effaces

The verdure of the heart.

I dreamt one sunny day like this,

In this peerless month of May,

I saw her give th' unanswered kiss

As his spirit passed away.

Those young eyes that so sweetly shine

Then looked their last adieu,

And pale death changed that cheek divine

To his unchanging hue.

And earth was cast above the breast

That once beat warm and true,

Where her heart found a living rest

That moved responsively.