WHEN sever'd from this hostile shore, br A weary captive now no more, br Home, cherish'd home, shall glad your sight br In blessedness of fresh delight; br While love shall weave new spells around br That spot of consecrated ground, br br Where sweet domestic joy imparts br The charm that binds congenial hearts, br And filial tenderness prepares br A balm for all terrestrial cares:-- br Forget not,--ah, forget not those br Who sought to soothe the captive's woes! br Exult, be happy, and be free, br But give one pensive thought to me!br br Helen Maria Williamsbr br