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That when my pilgrimage of life is o'er,
We then may meet in heav'n to part no more.
We then may meet in heav'n to part no more.
TO A CHESTNUT TREE,PLANTED IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE AUTHORESS.
While other poets strike the lyre,
And deeds of fame rehearse,
Far other themes my muse inspire,
And animate my verse.
I'll sing a song in praise of thee,
My own co-eval chestnut tree!
And deeds of fame rehearse,
Far other themes my muse inspire,
And animate my verse.
I'll sing a song in praise of thee,
My own co-eval chestnut tree!
I've watch'd thy leafy green expand,
With the young spring's gay birth,
With the young spring's gay birth,
