IN THE CAR
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e paused to say good-by,As we thought for a little while,Alone in the car, in the cornerAround the turn of the aisle. A quiver came in your voice,Your eyes were sorrowful too;'Twas over--I strode to the doorway,Then turned to wave an adieu. But you had not come from the corner,And though I had gone so far,I retraced, and faced you comingInto the aisle of the car. You stopped as one who was caughtIn an evil mood by surprise.--I want to forget, I am tryingTo forget the look in your eyes. Your face was blank and cold,Like Lot's wife turned to salt.I suddenly trapped and discoveredYour soul in a hidden fault. Your eyes were tearless and wide,And your wide eyes looked on meLike a Mænad musing murder,Or the mask of Melpomene. And there in a flash of lightningI learned what I never could prove:That your heart contained no sorrow,And your heart contained no love. And my heart is light and heavy,And this is the reason why:I am glad we parted forever,And sad for the last good-by.
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