I must have time for my answer,
Some things take the breath—
It seems to die, we need not
Always wait for death.
I loved you so absolutely,
Thought you so completely my own;
I never questioned but that we meant
All in all to each other—alone.
And you the while were betraying
The faith I held so dear,
Selling the same to another—
No, do not come near.
When its foundation becomes weakened,
A structure is undermined,
Nor can it at all times, be strengthened anew,
They who venture the effort, find.
I will do my best to replace it—
The foundation my trust hath known;
Should I fail—tho’ sincere my intention—tion—
You must go on your way—alone.