Versos English Edith Matilda Thomas The Good By

English poem

The Good By

by (1854–1925)

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When the Little Girl said Good by, At the turn of the road, on the hill, Was there a tear in her eye? And why did she keep so still?

When the Little Girl said Good by, She never looked back at all! Was there a tear in her eye? I thought I could hear it fall!

And then were the flowers more sweet, And the grass breathed a long, low sigh-- I know--for I heard my heart beat-- There was a tear in her eye!