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Poem
January 31, 1851
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem about parting from a lover, emphasizing mutual remembrance despite the end of their relationship and diverging paths.
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For the Athens Post.
REMEMBER ME.
When we two parted all I heard from thee
Were these low words, "remember me;"
No vows of faith or love did I then hear—
Remember me, was all that met mine ear.
I will remember thee—and from my heart
Thy last humble prayer shall ne'er depart,
That heart, this hand, another's prize may be
Him I may love—I must remember thee.
The past is nothing, and our dreams are o'er,
Our last adieu is said—we meet no more;
Or if we do meet, it will be in vain—
The past—those hopes—can ne'er be ours again.
Yet will I give thee all that thou dost crave
A fond remembrance, strong as in the grave.
All else shall pass away—love, hope, regret;
I soon shall cease to mourn, yet ne'er forget.
Thou, too, these fond memories shall share,
As I have shared thy love and thy despair.
Our paths are diff'rent, yet where'er they be,
As I remember thee, "remember me."
McMinn co., Tenn.
E. S. M.
REMEMBER ME.
When we two parted all I heard from thee
Were these low words, "remember me;"
No vows of faith or love did I then hear—
Remember me, was all that met mine ear.
I will remember thee—and from my heart
Thy last humble prayer shall ne'er depart,
That heart, this hand, another's prize may be
Him I may love—I must remember thee.
The past is nothing, and our dreams are o'er,
Our last adieu is said—we meet no more;
Or if we do meet, it will be in vain—
The past—those hopes—can ne'er be ours again.
Yet will I give thee all that thou dost crave
A fond remembrance, strong as in the grave.
All else shall pass away—love, hope, regret;
I soon shall cease to mourn, yet ne'er forget.
Thou, too, these fond memories shall share,
As I have shared thy love and thy despair.
Our paths are diff'rent, yet where'er they be,
As I remember thee, "remember me."
McMinn co., Tenn.
E. S. M.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Remember Me
Parting Lovers
Mutual Remembrance
Love Despair
Adieu Farewell
What entities or persons were involved?
E. S. M.
Poem Details
Title
Remember Me.
Author
E. S. M.
Subject
On Parting And Remembrance
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
When We Two Parted All I Heard From Thee
Were These Low Words, "Remember Me;"
No Vows Of Faith Or Love Did I Then Hear—
Remember Me, Was All That Met Mine Ear.
As I Remember Thee, "Remember Me."