MISUNDERSTANDING
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You have so completely misunderstood me— Vainly I have tried to reach you But always you have turned away. And yet, Like a blue flame Burning hot and fiercely My faith has ever burned for you. Through the darkness Of my loneliness I have prayed for even small gleams From the candle of your thoughts— I would not pray for love; But all the while I would gladly have worn my soul out To bring you joy. And more than that.... Had you asked— For you I would have made a plaything Of my dreams. But what does it all matter— Why should I care That you do not love me, Or that you turn away and despise me? Since through you I have found inspiration (All unworthy that you are) And quite unknowingly you have shown me The pathway to a star!