Illusion, Disillusion, Allusion
i
In all the passion of youth,
In deed and in word and in truth;
For time and eternity
I woo her, so let it be.
ii
Padding and powder enough
To win a hundred hearts!
They are welcome. From me departs
Love for this woman of arts.
iii
Fairest of women was she.
Somewhere in eternity
We may play out the game again;
Here, Time has ended her reign,
Making her hateful to see.
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