With sable wings wide o'er the land night sprinkles the dew of the heavens; And hard by the dark river's strand, in the midst of a tall, somber forest, Two camp fires are lighted and beam...
Fare-thee-well: On my soul the toll of bell Trembles. Thou art calmly sleeping While my weary heart is weeping: I cannot listen to thy knell: Fare-thee-well.
"Captain, I hear the cheers. My soul is glad. My days are numbered, but this glorious day Like some far beacon on a shadowy cape That cheers at night the storm-belabored ships...