To .......'s Picture.

Go then, if she, whose shade thou art,
    No more will let thee soothe my pain;
Yet, tell her, it has cost this heart
    Some pangs, to give thee back again.

Tell her, the smile was not so dear,
    With which she made the semblance mine,
As bitter is the burning tear,
    With which I now the gift resign.

Yet go--and could she still restore,
    As some exchange for taking thee.
The tranquil look which first I wore,
    When her eyes found me calm and free;

Could she give back the careless flow,
    The spirit that my heart then knew--
Yet, no, 'tis vain--go, picture, go--
    Smile at me once, and then--adieu!

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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