Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). A Victorian Anthology, 1837–1895. 1895.
Rosamund Marriott Watson b. 1860Ave Atque Vale
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For here the paths divide;
Here hand from hand must sever, heart from heart,—
Divergence deep and wide.
Though I go mourning for you all day long,
Finding no magic more in bower or brake,
No melody in song.
To seal this severance more fast and sure.
A joyless fellowship, i’ faith, ’t will be,
Yet must we fare together, I and he,
Till I shall tread the footpath way no more.
On some dim, iridescent day in spring,
Then I may dream you are remembering
Our ancient vows.
Looks through the dark eyes of the violet,
I may re-cross the set, forbidden bourne, I may forget
Our long, long parting for a little while,
Dream of the golden splendors of your smile,
Dream you remember yet.