Analysis of Stanzas

Oh, weep not, love! each tear that springs
    In those dear eyes of thine,
To me a keener suffering brings,
    Than if they flowed from mine.
And do not droop! however drear
    The fate awaiting thee;
For my sake combat pain and care,
    And cherish life for me!

I do not fear thy love will fail;
    Thy faith is true, I know;
But, oh, my love! thy strength is frail
    For such a life of woe.

Were't not for this, I well could trace
    (Though banished long from thee,)
Life's rugged path, and boldly face
    The storms that threaten me.

Fear not for me -­ I've steeled my mind
    Sorrow and strife to greet;
Joy with my love I leave behind,
    Care with my friends I meet.

A mother's sad reproachful eye,
    A father's scowling brow -­
But he may frown and she may sigh:
    I will not break my vow!

I love my mother, I revere
    My sire, but fear not me­
Believe that Death alone can tear
    This faithful heart from thee.