When We Two Parted

    by George Gordon Byron

    When we two parted

    In silence and tears，

    Half broken-hearted，

    To sever for years，

    Pale grew thy cheek and cold，

    Colder thy kiss；

    Truly that hour foretold

    Sorrow to this！

    The dew of the morning

    Sunk chill on my brow；

    It felt like the warning

    Of what I feel now.

    Thy vows are all broken，

    And light is thy fame：

    I hear thy name spoken

    And share in its shame.

    They name thee before me，

    A knell to mine ear；

    A shudder comes o'er me-

    Why wert thou so dear？

    They know not I know thee

    Who know thee too well：

    Long，long shall I rue thee

    Too deeply to tell.

    In secret we met：

    In silence I grieve

    That thy heart could forget，

    Thy spirit deceive.

    If I should meet thee

    After long years，

    How should I greet thee？-

    With silence and tears.