REMEMBER ME.
I
Remember me when I am gone,
I still would claim the thoughts of one,
And Anna thou wilt ever be,
The one I wish to think of me.
When winds are fair, and sails are set,
I only ask one heart's regret;
And oh, how blest should I discern,
One welcome smile when I return.
II
I only ask where'er I rove,
A few dear friends, and one dear love;
My muse has fame enough if one,
For my sake listens to its tone.
In fields of war one potent charm,
Shall warm my heart, and nerve my arm;
In conquest I shall only need,
One cheering voice to praise the deed.
III
Enjoyment loses half its worth,
Till one is near to share my mirth;
And sorrow's pang is less severe,
If one consoling form is near,
Remember me when I am gone,
I still would claim the thoughts of one.
And, Anna, thou wilt ever be
The one I wish to think of me.
