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The poetical works of William Lisle Bowles

... with memoir, critical dissertation, and explanatory notes, by the Rev. George Gilfillan

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MY FATHER'S GRAVE.

1

My father's grave, I heard her say,
And marked a stealing tear;
Oh, no! I would not go away,
My father's grave is here!

2

A thousand thronging sympathies
The lonely spot endear,
And every eve remembrance sighs,
My father's grave is here!

3

Some sudden tears unbidden start,
As spring's gay birds I hear,
For all things whisper to my heart,
My father's grave is here!

4

Young hope may blend each colour gay,
And fairer views appear;
But, no! I will not go away,
My father's grave is here!