THE ASSIGNATION

by: George Farquhar (1677-1707)

HE Minute's past appointed by my Fair,

The Minute's fled

And leaves me dead

With Anguish and Despair.

 

My flatter'd Hopes their Flight did make

With the appointed Hour;

None can the Minute's past o'retake,

And nought my Hopes restore.

 

Cease your Plaints, and make no Moan,

Thou sad repining Swain;

Although the fleeting Hour be gone,

The Place doe's still remain.

 

The Place remains, and she may make

Amends for all your Pain;

Her Presence can past Time o'ertake,

Her Love your Hopes regain.

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