The End Of All

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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