YES ....though we've loved so long, so well, <br />Imperious duty bids us part; <br />But though thy breast with anguish swell, <br />A pang more lasting tears my heart. <br /> <br />My grief is dumb,....loquacious thine, <br />The mournful hoard I sacred keep; <br />Thou seekest crowds, alone I pine; <br />My eyes are dry, but thine can weep. <br /> <br />Then, whatsoe'er thy lips have vowed, <br />A truer sorrow sways my soul; <br />For shallow streams run bright and loud, <br />Deep waters darkly silent roll.<br /><br />Amelia Opie<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/song-yes-though-we-ve-loved-so-long/
