It takes time for the absent to assume their true shape in our thoughts. After death they take on a read more

It takes time for the absent to assume their true shape in our thoughts. After death they take on a firmer outline and then cease to change.

I dote on his very absence.

I dote on his very absence.

The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.

The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.

Ever absent, ever near;
Still I see thee, still I hear;
Yet I cannot reach thee, dear!

Ever absent, ever near;
Still I see thee, still I hear;
Yet I cannot reach thee, dear!

Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream.
And I seek then in vain by the meadow read more

Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream.
And I seek then in vain by the meadow and stream.

They are good that are away.

They are good that are away.

I dote on his very absence, and I wish them a fair departure.

I dote on his very absence, and I wish them a fair departure.

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee read more

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee to me.

Achilles absent, was Achilles still.

Achilles absent, was Achilles still.