Classic Poem

Thou hast roam'd by Deben's side,
Seen the ebb and flow
Of its radiant, rippling tide
Daily come and go.

Thou hast drawn the balmy air,
Breathed the influence
Of the breezes wandering there,
Gather'd health from thence.

Thou hast sojourn'd too awhile
With kind hearts around;
In their frank and cordial smile
Friendly welcome found.

Thou hast shared their sea-side hours,
And their country walk;
With them in their garden bowers
Held familiar talk.

Now thy busier lot is cast
In the world to be,
Let the memory of the past
Still abide with thee.

Give the world its rightful due
Not one atom more;
Keep unworldly thoughts and true
In thy bosom's core!

Be such thoughts and feelings high
Still thy better part;
The world shall never cheat thine eye,
Or paralyse thy heart.