Classic Poem

Fare thee well, Nellie,
Only for just a Day!
Fare thee well, Nellie!
Ah! but it's hard to say,
Though only for just a Day:
Fare thee well, Nellie!
The Hour calls me away.

Keep a Thought, Nellie,
One warm Thought for me:
Keep a Thought, Nellie,
As my whole Thoughts turn to thee;
Keep but a Thought for me,
Keep one Thought, Nellie,
There, where the fond Thoughts be!

And, when I'm back, Nellie,
Let the dear rose Lips part
To a Moment's Smile, Nellie;
Cure of this Moment's Smart
To dream how the Lips shall part
In a Smile, when I'm back, Nellie,
Heart to my Darling's Heart!