DECISION
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AT times, I think, were we to talk it over The something wanting in your life and mine, We might arrive at clearer understanding The cause of our unhappiness define. Yet, ever with the impulse strong upon me Such course to follow out as for the best, Comes swift the contradictory impression,— ’Twould useless be to put it to the test. That sympathy which pleads when souls are mated Is the so woefully lacking,—’tis clear, It could not prove aught else than effort wasted,— You are so far,—to try and draw you near.