Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer. He was responsible, with John Murray, for burning Lord Byron's memoirs after his death. In his lifetime he was often referred to as Anacreon Moore.

Read more about Thomas Moore:  Early Life, First Success, North America, Duel and Marriage, Irish Melodies, France, Later Life, Legacy, List of Works

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    When he who adores thee has left but the name
    Of his fault and his sorrows behind,
    O! say wilt thou weep, when they darken the fame
    Of a life that for thee was resign’d!
    Thomas Moore (1779–1852)

    there it entwined like a true love’s knot
    For all true loves to admire.
    —Unknown. Lord Thomas and Fair Annet (l. 83–84)

    At the mid hour of night, when stars are weeping, I fly
    To the lone vale we loved when life was warm in thine eye,
    —Thomas Moore (1779–1852)