Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou shouldst,
O narrow heart, that could not grasp so wide!
And tho’ thy oaths seemed oaths yet they have lied,
And thy caresses, kisses were — denied —
Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou couldst.
Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou shouldst;
O shallow eyes, that could not image deep!—
Enough! what boots it tho’ ye weep and weep?
Her sleep is deep, too deep! so let her sleep —
Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou couldst.
Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou shouldst;
For hadst thou, that confluent night and day
Had in oblivion currents borne away
Not one alone — but coward! thou didst stay —
Thou hast not loved her, hast not as thou couldst!