Good-night

Good night! the silver stars are clear,
On evening's placid brow;
We have been long together, love--
We must part now.

Good night! I never can forget
This long bright summer day,
We pass'd among the woods and streams,
Far, far away!

Good night! we have had happy smiles,
Fond dreams, and wishes true,
And holier thoughts and communings,
And weeping too.

Good night! perchance I ne'er may spend
Again so sweet a time,
Alone with Nature and with thee,
In my life's prime!

Good night! yet e'er we sever, love,
Take thou this faded flower,
And lay it next thy heart, against
Our meeting hour.

Good night! the silver stars are clear,
Thy homeward way to light;
Remember this long summer day--
Good night! good night!