Strange Power, I know not what thou art,
Murderer or mistress of my heart.
I know I'd rather meet the blow
Of my most unrelenting foe
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Love can be an unwelcome power in our lives, sometimes to the extent that it is abusive, perhaps physically abusive. Interesting and complex piece and an interesting complex woman.
'And on my brow I feel a kiss, that I would rather die than miss.' -Splendid Memory!
Murmuring in mine ear a song Once loved, alas! forgotten long; .../// beautifully penned