A Fond Kiss
A fond kiss, and then we sever;
A farewell, and then forever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I`ll pledge thee,
Warring sighs and groans I`ll wage thee.
Who shall say that Fortune grieves him,
While the star of hope she leaves him?
Me, nae cheerfu` twinkle lights me;
Dark despair around benights me.
I`ll ne`er blame my partial fancy,
Nothing could resist my Nancy;
But to see her was to love her;
Love but her, and love forever.
Had we never lov`d say kindly,
Had we never lov`d say blindly,
Never met--or never parted--
We had ne`er been broken-hearted.
Fare thee well, thou first and fairest!
Fare thee well, thou best and dearest!
Thine be like a joy and treasure,
Peace. enjoyment, love, and pleasure!
A fond kiss, and then we sever;
A farewell, alas, forever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I`ll pledge thee,
Warring sighs and groans I`ll wage thee!
