On Being Asked What was the "Origin of love"

1. 1The "Origin of Love!"--Ah, why
2. 2That cruel question ask of me,
3. 3When thou mayst read in many an eye
4. 4He starts to life on seeing thee?
5. 5And shouldst thou seek his end to know:
6. 6My heart forebodes, my fears foresee,
7. 7He'll linger long in silent woe;
8. 8But live until--I cease to be.