She, To Him III Thomas Hardy
"She, To Him III" by Thomas Hardy is a lyrical poem that explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. The speaker reflects on the emotional distance and unfulfilled desires between two individuals, capturing the essence of unreciprocated affection. The poem's poignant imagery and introspective tone evoke a deep sense of melancholy. While not a traditional song, its lyrical quality resonates with the #Poetry genre. Released in the early 20th century, it remains a poignant reflection on the human experience of love and loss.
I will be faithful to thee; aye, I will!
And Death shall choose me with a wondering eye
That he did not discern and domicile
One his by right ever since that last Good-bye!
I have no care for friends, or kin, or prime
Of manhood who deal gently with me here;
Amid the happy people of my time
Who work their love's fulfilment, I appear
Numb as a vane that cankers on its point,
True to the wind that kissed ere canker came;
Despised by souls of Now, who would disjoint
The mind from memory, and make Life all aim,
My old dexterities of hue quite gone,
And nothing left for Love to look upon.
And Death shall choose me with a wondering eye
That he did not discern and domicile
One his by right ever since that last Good-bye!
I have no care for friends, or kin, or prime
Of manhood who deal gently with me here;
Amid the happy people of my time
Who work their love's fulfilment, I appear
Numb as a vane that cankers on its point,
True to the wind that kissed ere canker came;
Despised by souls of Now, who would disjoint
The mind from memory, and make Life all aim,
My old dexterities of hue quite gone,
And nothing left for Love to look upon.
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