Written The Evening Before The Departure Of A Friend. Poem by Susan Evance

AH! bear with you, dear girl! away
The wishes of a heart sincere,
That ev'ry future rising day
May crown'd with tranquil bliss appear.

The pleasant hours that I have known
So late, my gentle Friend, with you,
On silent wings too swiftly flown,
And now just fading from my view.-

Full oft will Memory linger o'er
With smile of tenderness and peace;
Ah! to her dear her treasur'd store
How fond she welcomes this encrease

In happy moments bright and gay,
The thought will livelier joy impart;
And when I bend to sorrow's sway,
'Twill sooth and cheer my lonely heart.

May you sometimes, Sophia dear!
In fancy turn these scenes to view;
Rememb'ring her who bids you here
A sad affectionate adieu.