TO .......

When I loved you, I can't but allow

I had many an exquisite minute;

But the scorn that I feel for you now

Hath even more luxury in it.

Thus, whether we're on or we're off,

Some witchery seems to await you;

To love you was pleasant enough,

And, oh! 'tis delicious hate you!

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