Rosemary and Pansies/The Test of Love
J. C. L. Clark, Esq.
from
Bertram Dobell
The Test of LovePossession is of love the test,(If not the only one the best,)For if it faithful be and real,Not founded on a false ideal,Possession but confirms its power,Which lasts whatever storms may lower:But false love quicklier dies awayThan sunshine on an April day,Leaving a rain of scalding tears,Reproaches, jealousies, & fears,Perpetual bickerings & strifeThat make a tragic farce of life.
Mar. 29, 1904