Felicia Hemans,
Felicia Hemans in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine Volume 32 1832…
(1832)
“ Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 32, Pages 234-235 II. LET HER DEPART! Her home is far, oh! far away! The clear light in her eyes Hath nought to do with earthly day, 'Tis kindled from the skies. Let her depart! She looks upon the things of earth, Ev’n as some gentle star Seems gazing down on Grief or Mirth, How softly, yet how far! Let her depart! Her spirit's hope—her bosom’s love— Oh! could they mount and fly! She never sees a wandering dove, But for its wing to sigh. ”
