by Eileen Fitzgerald ( flourished 1908-1937 )

I Knew
Language: English 
Cold is the world, ere yet the dawn
Awakes in splendour bright,
Dark is the earth at early morn
Before the sun gives light.

And so my Life was dull and grey
Before Love came to me,
But now 'tis changed to brightest day,
And filled with melody.

I did not deem this world could hold
A joy so deep, so true,
Till thy dear arms did me enfold
And then I knew, I knew.

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