FORGET MY KNOT.
I
Forget my knot? forget my knot!
Oh, that I may defy!
Where'er you are, I'll haunt the spot,
Still pointing to the tie.
II
All other ties may loosen'd be,
But mine must last till death!
And you I'll taunt incessantly,
Until I'm out of breath.
III
Each day delay on some pretence
Was artfully extended;
And so, to finish my suspense,
Myself I have suspended.
IV
At Hymen's altar, altered Fair,
You were a false defaulter;
And so, to end my deep despair,
I add an H to alter!
V
I could not live to hear you scoff,
Too fascinating elf;
So, when I found you turned me off,
I did turn off myself!
VI
No scissors will avail; we part—
On human aid I frown;
And though you cut me to the heart,
You shall not cut me down.
VII
I strive your inmost soul to grind,
And, if I strive in vain,
Hang me, if I for womankind
E'er do the like again.
VIII
They'll call me suicidal,
Because this knot I tied;
When Jack is dead, let Sue recall
How for his Sue he sigh'd!
IX
To do this melancholy thing,
Your garters I have got.
Adieu, false Sue, you'll have your swing;
And then—Forget my knot!
