Only a little while since first we met, And soon the sea, with many a weary mile, Shall sever us forever, Sweet ... and yet, Will it be very easy to forget? -- Only a little while! Only a little while that I may claim The whole soul's breath of you without denial, And see your eyes grow golden with a flame That is not Love, yet hath no other name -- Only a little while! Only a little while to use my art So that some day you may look back, and smile Out of a joy wherein I have no part On that old self of yours that filled my heart Only a little while! |