When We Two Parted

by George Gordon Byron

When we two parted

In silence and tears，

Half broken-hearted，

To sever for years，

Pale grew thy cheek and cold，

Colder thy kiss；

Truly that hour foretold

Sorrow to this！

The dew of the morning

Sunk chill on my brow；

It felt like the warning

Of what I feel now.

Thy vows are all broken，

And light is thy fame：

I hear thy name spoken

And share in its shame.

They name thee before me，

A knell to mine ear；

A shudder comes o'er me-

Why wert thou so dear？

They know not I know thee

Who know thee too well：

Long，long shall I rue thee

Too deeply to tell.

In secret we met：

In silence I grieve

That thy heart could forget，

Thy spirit deceive.

If I should meet thee

After long years，

How should I greet thee？-

With silence and tears.