WHY did we meet long years of yore? And why did we strike hands and say: "We will be friends, and nothing more"; Why are we musing thus to-day? Because because was just because, And no one knew just why it was. Why did I say good-by to you? Why did I sail across the main? Why did I love not heaven's own blue Until I touched these shores again? Because because was just because, And you nor I knew why it was. Why are my arms about you now, And happy tears upon your cheek? And why my kisses on your brow? Look up in thankfulness and speak! Because because was just because, And only God knew why it was. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...OWEN SEAMAN; ESTABLISHES ENTENE CORDIALE IN MANNER GUY WETMORE CARRYL by LOUIS UNTERMEYER THE RETIRED CAT by WILLIAM COWPER HOLIDAY AT HAMPTON COURT by JOHN DAVIDSON AT THE SAND CREEK BRIDGE by JAMES GALVIN THE FLIGHT OF LOVE by PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY ROUTE MARCH by CHARLES HAMILTON SORLEY |