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First Line: Tis lone on the waters
Last Line: And words of farewell!
Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea
Subject(s): Farewell; Sea Voyages; Parting


'TIS lone on the waters
When eve's mournful bell
Sends forth to the sunset
A note of farewell!

When borne with the shadows
And winds as they sweep,
There comes a fond memory
Of Home o'er the deep!

When the wing of the sea-bird
Is turned to her nest,
And the heart of the sailor
To all he loves best.

'Tis lone on the waters --
That hour hath a spell
To bring back sweet voices
And words of farewell!





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