I am alone—alas! stern death has won

Hearts that I cherished, and fond eyes of light;

Kind tones are hushed, and brows I gazed upon

In life’s full glory greet no more my sight—

I am alone!

Alone—alone!—for unto me no more

The living turn with thought or feeling’s flow.

And joy for me I feel on earth is o’er—

I never more shall love or friendship know—

I am alone!