Parting

The body goes, the spirit stays;
    Dear lady, till we meet, farewell!
Too far from thee my home must be;
The body goes, the soul delays; —
    Dearest of ladies, fare thee well!

But sweeter thoughts that in me dwell
    The anguish of my grief outweigh; —
Dearest of ladies, fare thee well!
    The body goes, the soul may stay.
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