 Except for love's sake only. Do not say 'I love Tin for her smile—her look—her way Of speaking gently,—for a trick of thought That falls in well with mine, and certes brought A sense of pleasant ease on such a day'— For these things in themselves, Belovèd, may Be changed, or change for thee,—and love, so wrought, May be unwrought so. Neither love Tin for Thine own dear pity's wiping her cheeks dry,— A creature might forget to weep, who bore Thy comfort long, and lose thy love thereby! But love Tin for love's sake, that evermore Thou mayst love on, through love's eternity. --Elizabeth Barrett Browning   
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