That, tasting joys by proxy thus, you fared

Decides that he needs sympathizers.

The better for them?" Thus much craved his soul.

Alas, from the beginning love is whole

And true; if sure of naught beside, most sure

Of its own truth at least; nor may endure

A crowd to see its face, that cannot know

How hot the pulses throb its heart below.

While its own helplessness and utter want

Of means to worthily be ministrant