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WITNESSES
I
You say I do not love you!—Tell me why,When I have gazed a little on your face,
And then gone forth into the world of men,
A beauty, neither of the earth nor sky,
A glamour, that transforms each common place,
Attends my spirit then?
II
You say I do not love you!—Yet, I know,When I have heard you speak and dwelt upon
Your words a while, my heart has gone away
Filled with strange music, very soft and low,
A dim companion, touching with sweet tone
The discords of the day.
III
You say I do not love you!—Yet, it seems,When I have kissed your hand and said farewell,
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Companions dim my soul and fills, with dreams,
The sad and sordid streets where people dwell,
Dreams of spring's wild perfume.
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