Matthew Arnold (1822–88). The Poems of Matthew Arnold, 1840–1867. 1909.
Empedocles on Etna, and Other PoemsToo Late
[First published 1852. Reprinted 1855.]
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And some find death ere they find love.
So far apart their lives are thrown
From the twin soul that halves their own.
The lovers meet, but meet too late.
—Thy heart is mine!—True, true! ah true!
—Then, love, thy hand!—Ah no! adieu!