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RONDEAU
Hélène
You loved me once! I charge you, sweet,Leave me this last, one faith—in spite
Of broken vows and time's deceit,
You loved me once!
What tho' I sit in utter night
And hear the swift, departing feet
Of young desires that take their flight,
And mourn that love should be so fleet,
And weep that you should prove so light,
The time has been I was complete,—
You loved me once!
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