I.
I do not love you now,
O narrow heart, that had no heights but pride!
You, whom mine fed; to whom yours still denied
Food when mine hungered, and of which love died–
I do not love you now.
II.
I do not love you now,
O shallow soul, with depths but to deceive!
You, whom mine watered; to whom yours did give
No drop to drink to help my love to live–
I do not love you now.
III.
I do not love you now!
But did I love you in the old, old way,
And knew you loved me–‘though the words should slay
Me and your love forever, I would say,
“I do not love you now!
I do not love you now!”
(Madison Julius Cawein)
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