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For I verily, absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged
already, as though I were present, concerning read more
For I verily, absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged
already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so
done this deed, . . .
Sometimes I need what only you can provide -- your absence.
Sometimes I need what only you can provide -- your absence.
No friend to Love like a long voyage at sea.
No friend to Love like a long voyage at sea.
Absence from those we love is self from self - a deadly banishment.
Absence from those we love is self from self - a deadly banishment.
What shall I do with all the days and hours
That must be counted ere I see thy face?
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What shall I do with all the days and hours
That must be counted ere I see thy face?
How shall I charm the interval that lowers
Between this time and that sweet time of grace?
'Tis said that absence conquers love;
But oh! believe it not
I've tried, alas! its power to read more
'Tis said that absence conquers love;
But oh! believe it not
I've tried, alas! its power to prove,
But thou art not forgot.
The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.
The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.
The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.
The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.
Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
