Sometimes I think the happiest of love's moments
Lesbia Harford 1891 (Brighton) – 1927 (Australia)
Sometimes I think the happiest of love's moments
Is the blest moment of release from loving.
The world once more is all one's own to model
Upon one's own and not another's pattern.
And each poor heart imprisoned by the other's
Is suddenly set free for splendid action.
For no two lovers are a single person
And lovers' union means a soul's suppression.
Oh, happy then the moment of love's passing
When those strong souls we sought to slay recover.
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Submitted on May 13, 2011
Modified on March 05, 2023
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