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First Line: He heard it first upon the lips of love
Last Line: "she said, ""goodbye forever."
Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement
Subject(s): Farewell; Parting


HE heard it first upon the lips of love,
And loved it for love's sake;
A faithful word, that knows nor time nor change,
Nor lone heart-break.

It sung across his heart-strings like a breath
Of Heaven's faithfulness, that whispered "Never
To part, to lose, to linger from your gaze."
She said, "I love forever."

He heard it then upon the lips of death,
Of things that fade and die;
A word of sorrow never to be stilled,
An ever echoing sigh.

And loneliness within his soul did dwell,
And struck upon his heart-strings, crying "Never
To meet, to have, to hold, to see again."
She said, "Goodbye forever."





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