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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LOVE'S FORGIVENESS, by LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I do forgive you for the pain I bear
Last Line: Will rest most quietly, and turn to stone.
Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise
Subject(s): Forgiveness; Clemency
First Line: I do forgive you for the pain I bear
Last Line: Will rest most quietly, and turn to stone.
Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, Ellen Louise
Subject(s): Forgiveness; Clemency
I DO forgive you for the pain I bear,
Though bitter pain is mingled with my bliss;
For still I think, while thrilling to your kiss,
"He found that other woman much more fair."
I read your words, and see, immortal there,
Another love -- how warm it was to this!
And know that from my face you still must miss
The beauty that another used to wear.
Yet I forgive you, Dear, and bow my head
To Destiny, my master and your own, --
He sets the way wherein my feet must tread;
And if he give me nothing quite mine own, --
I know some day my heart, so sore bested,
Will rest most quietly, and turn to stone.
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