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As to my soul--'tis pathos and passion.
As to my life--'t hath a flavor of sin.
What would you have when such is the fashion,
Was and will be of the world we are in?
Yes, I have loved. And have you?--Have you reckoned
The cost of all love?--I can tell you: as much
As a soul!--Is it worth it?--You'll know it that second
You know that you love; and God pity all such!