by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852)
Does the harp of Rosa slumber? See original
Language: English
Does the harp of Rosa slumber? Once it breath'd the sweetest slumber! Never does a wilder song Steal the breezy lyre along, When the wind, in odours dying, Woos it with enanmoured sighing. Does the harp of Rosa cease? Once it told a tale of peace, To her lover's throbbing breast -- Then he was divinely blest! Ah! but Rosa loves no more, Therefore Rosa's song is o'er! And her harp neglected lies; And her boy forgotten sighs. Silent harp – and silent lover -- Rosa's love and song are o'er!
Composition:
- Set to music by Leopold Godowsky (1870 - 1938), "Does the harp of Rosa slumber?" [ voice and piano ]
Text Authorship:
- by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852), "To Rosa"
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This text was added to the website: 2019-12-11
Line count: 16
Word count: 92