The Broken Wing/Farewell

​Farewell

Farewell, O eager faces that surround me,Claiming the tender service of my days,Farewell, O joyous spirits that have bound meWith the love-sprinkled garlands of your praise!
O golden lamps of hope, how shall I bring youLife's kindling flame from a forsaken fire?O glowing hearts of youth, how shall I sing youLife's glorious message from a broken lyre?
To you what further homage shall I render,Victorious City girdled by the sea,Where breaks in surging tides of woe and splendourThe age-long tumult of Humanity?
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Need you another tribute for a tokenWho reft from me the pride of all my years?Lo! I will leave you with farewell unspoken,Shrine of dead dream! O temple of my tears!
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