Poems (Bell)/Repentance

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REPENTANCE.
Months have passed since last I saw thee.
 But in my heart there lingers yet
The mem'ry of those happy times,
 That I never can forget.

Dost thou not recall the promises,
 The vows that then were spoken,
The parting kiss, the tender words
 Said ere my heart was broken?

I know it is my fault alone
 That our paths diverge today,
That I am waiting now for you
 Those sweet words again to say.

And would I turn from you this time?
 No! If thou could'st but forgive
I'd show thee how I'd love thee
 To the longest day I'd live!

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