Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, DEPARTURE, by JOHANN LUDWIG UHLAND


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First Line: So am I from the town departed
Last Line: Is but for one who stayed away.
Subject(s): Farewell; Parting


So am I from the town departed
Where long it was my lot to dwell,
And I am on my way stout-hearted
Though none were met to say farewell.

No surging crowd with fond caresses
Has torn (thank God) the coat I wear,
Nor are my lips bruised by the kisses
Of inconsolable despair.

The townsmen did not turn in sleeping
As I went out at crack of day --
Well, let them damn well sleep -- my weeping
Is but for one who stayed away.





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