Part 2 — LAST NIGHT
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I sat with one I love last night, She sang to me an olden strain; In former times it woke delight, Last night—but pain.
Last night we saw the stars arise, But clouds soon dimmed the ether blue: And when we sought each other's eyes Tears dimmed them too!
We paced along our favorite walk, But paced in silence broken-hearted: Of old we used to smile and talk; Last night—we parted.
George Darley [1795-1846]