Farewell to Thee! But not farewell

To all my fondest thoughts of thee;

Within my heart they still shall dwell:

And they shall cheer and comfort me.

 

Life seems more sweet that Thou didst live

And men more true Thou wert one;

Nothing is lost that Thou didst give,

Nothing destroyed that Thou hast done.

 

Anne Bronte (1820 – 1849)