Who has not known a troubled time

Of doubt, nor has experienced the dear

Remembering of words and ways,

Nor known an aching, or a selfless fear,

Has not known love.

Who has not known a surging heart,

And lips tight locked; and who has not shed tears

In secret; and whose deep regard

Has not grown strong and slowly through long years,

Has not known love.

Who has not known how very sweet

The greatest proof: how sacrifice can be

So glorious; who has not known

His soul set clear in shining ecstasy,

Has not known love.