In Cornwall and Across the Sea With Poems Written in Devonshire. By Douglas B. W. Sladen |
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THE GENTLEMAN-DROVER'S GOOD-BYE.
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Good bye, Old Chum!We have, oft and on, been a lot together,
Under scorching sun, and in stormy weather;
Even in the blaze we would often revel,
In the stormy days we defied the devil,
Took what might come.
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Good-bye a while!When we two once more shall be found together
Goodness knows. We are birds of one wild feather,
Here to-day and off once again to-morrow,
With just time to laugh or, instead of sorrow,
Grimly to smile.
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Until we meet,Put on face as good for whatever weather,
As you know you would were we two together:
Don't believe I said single word against you:
Don't believe I did what may have incensed you:
Friend-trust is sweet.
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Good-bye once more!Friends like we two are soon must drift together
In the world somewhere, come what may in weather,
If we only make both our minds up to it,
You your oath may take we shall somehow do it,
No long time o'er.
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