REMEMBER THEE.
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Addressed to Miss Stephens on hearing her sing “Remember Me.”
I
Remember thee! can those who hear
That lovely voice forget its tone?
Remember thee! ah! can'st thou fear
Neglect from us, when thou art gone!
Must those who hear those notes be told
To think of thee with fond regret.
It seems as if you deemed us cold—
As if you thought we could forget!
II
In lonely hours, how oft a thought
Wakes half forgotten joys again;
And blissful feelings come unsought,
Though long we lured them back in vain.
Thus oft when thou art far away,
A voice less sweet—or some wild string
Will breathe of thee, and we shall say
“Oh! 'tis the song she used to sing.”
III
Farewell, farewell, if doomed to rove,
May'st thou behold unclouded skies;
Be still the joy of all who love
A thrilling voice, and laughing eyes.
May'st thou still meet with friends as warm
To tell thee how adored thou art;
Yet seem unconscious of the charm
Which makes thee rule in every heart.
