Poesy

On Being Asked What Was the "Origin of Love"

The "Origin of Love!"--Ah, whyThat cruel question ask of me,When thou mayst read in many an eyeHe starts to life on seeing thee?And shouldst thou seek his end to know:My heart forebodes, my fears foresee,He'll linger long in silent woe;But live until--I cease to be.

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