YOU KNOW WE WERE HAPPY.
I
You saw us together, she stood by my side,
Her arm leant on mine, when you last saw my bride;
She spoke not, but well were her feelings explain'd,
By looks of affection that cannot be feign'd.
My home prov'd her fondness: wherever I mov'd,
Her hand plac'd to please me some trifle I lov'd;
The bliss of my heart must have beam'd from my brow,
You know we were happy, oh! pity me now!
II
You saw us together, again you are here,
But she you met with me no longer is near.
You now see me lonely, no gentle eyes seek
To find out my wishes before I can speak.
My dwelling is mournful! no longer I see,
Some token, or flower, meant only for me.
My anguish of heart is impress'd on my brow;
You know we were happy, oh! pity me now!
