A Love Story by A Bushman
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And to the night her sorrows tell,
I'll think of thee, love, _then!_ When the first green leaf of spring Shall promise of the summer bring, And all around its fragrance fling, I'll think of thee, love, _then!_ Or when the last red leaf shall fall, And winter spread its icy pall, To mind me of the death of all, I'll think of thee, love, _then!_ When the lively morning ray Is dancing on the river's spray, And sunshine gilds the joyous day, I'll think of thee, love, _then_! And when the shades of eve steal on, Lengthening as life's sun goes down, Like sweetest constancy alone, I'll think of thee, love, _then_! When I see a sweet smile play On coral lips, like Phoebus' ray, Making all look warm and gay, I'll think of thee, love, _then_! When steals the tear of pity, too, O'er a cheek, whose crimson hue |
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