Farewell, dear Heart! Since needs it must I go,
Dear Heart, farewell!
Fain would I stay, but that I love thee so.
One kiss, ma Belle!
What hope lies in the Land we do not know,
Who, Dear, can tell?
But thee I love, and let thy 'plaint be, Lo,
He loved me well!
Ma Belle
written byCoventry Kersey Dighton Patmore
© Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore