O do not leave me, mother, lest I weep; br Till I forget, be near me in that chair. br The mother's presence leads her down to sleep- br Leaves her contented there. br br O do not leave me, lover, brother, friends, br Till I am dead, and resting in my place. br Love-compassed thus, the girl in peace ascends, br And leaves a raptured face. br br Leave me not, God, until-nay, until when? br Not till I have with thee one heart, one mind; br Not till the Life is Light in me, and then br Leaving is left behind.