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First Line: The 'origin of love!' - ah! Why
Last Line: But live -- until I cease to be.
Alternate Author Name(s): Byron, Lord; Byron, 6th Baron
Subject(s): Love - Beginnings


THE 'Origin of Love!' -- Ah! why
That cruel question ask of me,
When thou mayst read in many an eye
He starts to life on seeing thee?

And shouldst thou seek his end to know:
My heart forebodes, my fears foresee,
He'll linger long in silent woe;
But live -- until I cease to be.





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