The two of us became one

When the Two of Us Parted

When the two of us parted 

In silence and tears,

Half broken-hearted 

To sever the years,

Pale grew thy cheek and cold, 

Colder, thy kiss;

Truly that hour foretold 

Sorrow to this 



The dew of the morning 

Sunk, chill on my brow,

It felt like the warning 

Of what I feel now.

Thy vows are all broken, 

And light is thy fame;

I hear thy name spoken, 

And share in its shame.

They name thee before me, 

A knell to mine ear;

A shudder comes o'er me...

Why wasnt thou so dear?

They know not I knew thee, 

Who knew thee too well..

Long, long shall I rue thee, 

Too deeply to tell.

In secret we met

In silence I grieve

That thy heart could forget, 

Thy spirit deceive.

If I should meet thee 

After long years,

How should I greet thee...

With silence and tears???