FAREWELL TO THE FLOWERS.
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FAREWELL TO THE FLOWERS.
Go to your peaceful rest,
Friends of a brighter hour,
Jewels on youthful beauty's breast,
Lights of the hall and bower.
Well have ye done your part,
Fair children of the sky,
We'll keep your memory in our heart,
When low in dust ye lie.
Your gladness in our joy.
Your smile beside our way,
Your gentle service round the bed
Of sickness and decay,
Your rainbow on the cloud,
Your sympathy in pain;
We'll keep the memory of your deeds
Until we meet again.
