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 Kings have knelt, imploring, and only heard On the lips they loved and longed for, reiterate "Nay," And the eyes of Beauty itself, perfect and pure Have wasted useless tears; grown faded and dim, And Love the Careless has not cast them a thought.

Still, if you wish to throw love away, throw it away! If you desire to squander my gifts, do as you will With values you never comprehended or even knew.

Once I saw the Summer of Love in your eyes, Therefore to-day my hands are no longer free I am dumb as the silent skies.

A lover is so defenceless. I only pray That Fate in the future deal gentlier, Beloved, with you Than you ever have dealt with me! 117