DO NOT SAY THAT LIFE IS WANING.

Do not say that life is waning,

Or that hope's sweet day is set;

While I've thee and love remaining,

Life is in the horizon yet.

Do not think those charms are flying,

Tho’ thy roses fade and fall;

Beauty hath a grace undying,

Which in thee survives them all.

Not for charms, the newest, brightest,

That on other cheeks may shine,

Would I change the least, the slightest.

That is lingering now o'er thine.