A Valediction Poem by Ernest Christopher Dowson

A Valediction

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If we must part,
Then let it be like this.
Not heart on heart,
Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss;
But touch mine hand and say:
'Until to-morrow or some other day,
If we must part'.

Words are so weak
When love hath been so strong;
Let silence speak:
'Life is a little while, and love is long;
A time to sow and reap,
And after harvest a long time to sleep,
But words are weak.'

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alan Johnston 26 December 2023

How we know 'the useless anguish' of a kiss

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M Asim Nehal 17 December 2016

Excellent poem thanks for sharing

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