The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby / author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character

by John Roby

STANZAS FOR MUSIC.

On yon dark bosom'd mountain
The sunbeams are glancing,
On lake and on fountain,
The light ray is dancing.
But yon mountain is dark, though the sunbeams are bright,
And yon fountain is cold, though 'tis quivering with light.

So one bosom with sadness
Feels dark and opprest,
While around, mirth and gladness
Illumine each breast.
And the smiles that to others with rapture may glow,
Leave that bosom alone to its darkness and woe.

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