by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 - 1861)
Translation

Thy love
Language: English  after the English 
If thou wouldst love me, let it be for naught
Except love’s sake only.
Do not say, “I love her for her smile – 
her way of speaking gently.
For these things, in themselves, belov’d may
Be changed, or changed for thee;
But love me for love’s sake
That ever more,
Thou mayst love on
Thou mayst love on
Through love's eternity.

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This text was added to the website: 2015-07-28
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Word count: 62