Song.

Think on that look whose melting ray
    For one sweet moment mixt with mine,
And for that moment seemed to say,
    "I dare not, or I would be thine!"

Think on thy every smile and glance,
    On all thou hast to charm and move;
And then forgive my bosom's trance,
    Nor tell me it is sin to love.

Oh, not to love thee were the sin;
    For sure, if Fate's decrees be done,
Thou, thou art destined still to win,
    As I am destined to be won!

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his Irish Melodies, which are now considered a staple of Irish cultural heritage. Born on May 28, 1779, in Dublin, Ireland, Moore gained fame for his lyrical songs, many of which were set to traditional Irish tunes. Not only a poet, but he was also a staunch advocate of Irish nationalism, often incorporating themes of national identity and resistance into his work. Moore's influential collection 'Irish Melodies' became popular in both Ireland and Britain and helped to define the literary output of the era. He passed away on February 25, 1852, but his legacy in Irish literature and music endures.

Thomas Moore

English

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