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There's nothing here! —Nothing to share! I died in flesh devoured by death: Look not for life; —it is not there: I lost love, —I lost my breath. The face you see, still in its youth: Oh! It is old enough; —it saw many tears! Look in the heart the face of truth, Then you can say you guessed my years. The rosy cheeks and lips you lust, Too long neglected, have forgotten to shine: — Did you expect our love to last, Improved with time like the finest wine? No more, the songs can melt my heart, Or hymns of love to chant with angels: Oh! —do not declare your love too loud, For when in love—heart feels in silence.