REMEMBER

Gone far away into the silent land;

When you can no more hold me by the hand,

Not I half turning to go, yet turning to stay.

Remember me when no more day by day

You tell me of our future that you planned:

Only remember me; you understand

It will be too late to counsel or pray.

Yet if you should forget me for a while

And afterwards remember, do not grieve:

For if the darkness and corruption leave

A vestige of thoughts I once had,

Better by far you should forget and smile