from Child Harold


Say What Is Love—To Live In Vain
To Live & Die & Live Again

Say What Is Love—Is It To Be
In Prison Still & Still Be Free

Or Seem As Free—Alone & Prove
The Hopeless Hopes of Real Love

Does Real Love On Earth Exist
Tis Like A Sun beam On The Mist

That Fades & No Where Will Remain
& Nowhere Is Oertook Again

Say What Is Love—A Blooming Name
A Rose Leaf On The Page Of Fame

That Blooms Then Fades—To Cheat No More
& Is What Nothing Was Before

Say What Is Love—What E'er It be
It Centre's Mary Still With Thee

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