English poem
The American Songster, Song
by Anonymous
Adieu the verdant lawns and bow'rs, Adieu, my peace is o'er; Adieu the sweetest shrubs and flow'rs, Since Delia breathes no more.
Adieu ye hills, adieu ye vales, Adieu ye streams and floods, Adieu sweet echo's plaintive tales, Adieu ye meads and woods.
Adieu ye flocks, ye fleecy care, Adieu yon pleasing plain: Adieu thou beauteous blooming fair, We ne'er shall meet again.