The poems and songs of William Hamilton of Bangour collated with the ms. volume of his poems, and containing several pieces hitherto unpublished; with illustrative notes, and an account of the life of the author. By James Paterson |
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[Adieu ye pleasant sports and plays]
Adieu ye pleasant sports and plays,Farewell each song that was diverting;
Love tunes my pipe to mournful lays,
I sing of Del(ia) and Damon's parting.
Long had he lov'd, and long concealed
The dear tormenting, pleasant passion,
Till Delia's mildness had prevail'd
On him to shew his inclination.
Just as the fair one seem'd to give
A patient ear to his love story,
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To go in quest of toilsome glory.
Half spoken words hung on his tongue,
Their eyes refus'd the usual greeting;
And sighs supplied their wonted song,
These charming sounds were changed to weeping.
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Dear idol of my soul adieu;
Cease to lament, but ne'er to love me;
While Damon lives, he lives for you,
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No other charms shall ever move me.
Alas! who knows, when parted far
From Delia, but you may deceive her?
The thought destroys my heart with care,
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Adieu, my dear I fear forever.
If ever I forget my vows,
May then my guardian angel leave me:
And more to aggravate my woes,
Be you so good as to forgive me.
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