I know the woman well.

Protest in Passing

This house of flesh was never loved of me,

Though I have known much love beneath its roof,

Always was I a guest who stood aloof,

Loth to accept such hospitality.

When the house slumbered, how I woke! for then

I knew of half-escapes along the night,

But now there comes a safer swifter flight:

I go; nor need endure these rooms again.