Classic Poem

WILLIAM .

The day is now dawning, love,
Fled is the night —
I go like the morning, love,
Cheerful and bright.
Then adieu, dearest Ellen:
When evening is near,
I'll visit thy dwelling,
For true love is here.


ELLEN .

Oh, come where the fountain, love,
Tranquilly flows;
Beneath the green mountain, love,
Seek for repose;
There the days of our childhood,
In love's golden beam,
'Mong the blue-bells and wildwood,
Passed on like a dream.

WILLIAM .

Oh, linger awhile, love!

ELLEN .

I must away.

WILLIAM .

Oh, grant me thy smile, love,
'Tis Hope's cheering ray —
With evening expect me.

ELLEN .

To the moment be true,
And may angels protect thee —

BOTH .

Sweet Ellen, adieu!
Dear William, adieu!