My love, my love, why have you departed me?
My heart cannot understand without your love
I always devoted to all your needs
Now the hawk, no longer am I the dove
I can no longer see affection
Affection can no longer be felt
Love is not even a recollection
Your embrace and love were where I once dwelt
Your adulation and adoration
Granted to me life and security
Your antipathy and your aversion
Have forced upon me dark obscurity
What shall I do now? Where shall I go?
Go find love again? I cannot do so.
We had fun discussing this sad sonnet when you read it in class! Will you write a companion piece that celebrates successful requited love? A poem for your Beloved would make a lovely lasting wedding gift for him.
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