Sarah J. McDonald Poem, undated

Tis midnight on the stormy deep

My solitary watch I keep

And think of her I left behind

And ask if she's still true and kind

And think of her I left behind

And ask if she's still true and kind

When I was forced to go away

How sweet a kiss she gave that day

With garlands fair my hat she dressed

And pressed me to her faithful breast

With garlands fair my hat she dressed

And pressed me to her faithful breast

One moment I pressed her hand

One moment more I leave the land

While life remains while oer the sea

I love my lady none but thee

While life remains while oer the sea

I love my lady none but thee

The lady heard his voice again

Her gentle heart was filled with pain /

But well she knew her lover true

Was far upon the ocean blue

But well she knew her lover true

Was far upon the ocean blue

Sarah J. M^cDonald

One morning in May down by the river side

I heard my true love say and lovly I replied

If I had all the gold and silver that ever crossed the sea

So freely would would I give it to know if you loved me

If I had all the silk and satin that ever crossed the sea

So freely would I give it to know if we could agree

Come all you brave soldiers come march along with me

And cant you give me joy by raising your right hand

DATABASE CONTENT

(11788)

DL1592.085

149

Other

18XX

Tags: Love, Poetry

SOURCES

Sarah J. McDonald Poem, undated, DL1592.085, Nau Collection

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