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Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By HarrietMonroe

1412 A Farewell

GOOD-BY: nay, do not grieve that it is over—

The perfect hour;

That the winged joy, sweet honey-loving rover,

Flits from the flower.

Grieve not,—it is the law. Love will be flying—

Yea, love and all.

Glad was the living; blessed be the dying!

Let the leaves fall.