Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LOVE'S USURY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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LOVE'S USURY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I love you; and because you do not love
Last Line: I gave; the richer, for enriching you.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Love - Unrequited


I love you; and because you do not love,
I am the poorer and the richer, too;
The poorer, for you've taken all whereof
I gave; the richer, for enriching you.





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