Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream And I seek there in vain by the meadow and stream Oft I breathe out your name to the winds floating by But the sweet voice is mute to my cry
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In the stillness of night when the stars mightily shine My heart fondly holds a communion with thine For I feel thou art near and where e'er I may be That the spirit of love watches me
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Oft the birds in the bower now companion I make Every simple wildflower I prize for the sake Deep woods and dark clouds can now pleasure impart For the solitude suits my poor heart
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Thou art gone from my gaze, yet I will not repine E'er long we shall meet in a home that is thine For I feel thou art near and where e'er I may be That the spirit of love watches me