Parting address from z.z. to a.e.
O
weep
not,
love!
each
tear
that
springs
In
those
dear
eyes
of
thine,
To
me
a
keener
suffering
brings
Than
if
they
flowed
from
mine.
And
do
not
droop!
however
drear
The
fate
awaiting
thee.
For
my
sake,
combat
pain
and
care,
And
cherish
life
for
me!
I
do
not
fear
thy
love
will
fail,
Thy
faith
is
true
I
know;
But
O!
my
love!
thy
strength
is
frail
For
such
a
life
of
woe.
Were't
not
for
this,
I
well
could
trace
(Though
banished
long
from
thee)
Life's
rugged
path,
and
boldly
face
The
storms
that
threaten
me.
Fear
not
for
me
-
I've
steeled
my
mind
Sorrow
and
strife
to
greet,
Joy
with
my
love
I
leave
behind,
Care
with
my
friends
I
meet.
A
mother's
sad
reproachful
eye,
A
father's
scowling
brow
-
But
he
may
frown,
and
she
may
sigh;
I
will
not
break
my
vow!
I
love
my
mother,
I
revere
My
sire,
but
doubt
not
me.
Believe
that
Death
alone
can
tear
This
faithful
heart
from
thee.
