Fair stream of the mountain, brightly flowing
Between thy fresh margins, gay with flowers,
Life’s uncertain visions showing;
Thus, like thy waters glide past the hours.
Oft on thy sunny banks I lie
And mark the waves that glitter by
With fleeting joy and brightness glowing.
Fair stream! when no more near thee reclining,
I gaze and lament for moments gone-
Cold and silent, past repining-
Still thy clear way thou wilt murmur on:
Still will thy roses bloom anew,
Though I no more their beauty view,
And yonder sun as bright be shining!
(Louisa Stuart Costello)
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