by Edith Sitwell (1887 - 1964)

I who was once a golden woman like those...
Language: English 
I who was once a golden woman like those who walk
In the dark heavens - but am now grown old
And sit by the fire, and see the fire grow cold,
Watch the dark fields for a rebirth of faith and of wonder.

We who have known light and laughter had those we loved
And who love us, but are now alone
From whose empty heart all life and light seen gone
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