There was a time when I knew she loved me. br Yes, that was a very long time ago. br Her every word and deed, the way that she br Looked at me, her way of saying, hello! br I just knew, needing no confirmation. br But when it came: I love you my dearest, br An overwhelming giddiness begun. br A Reeling as though drunk is the nearest br Comparison to explain it.Today br The words are few, most deeds begrudged. Her love br Once true has waned in a well-mannered way: br Like moonlight once bright, now, none to speak of. br It's very hard to state what was the cause br This we know, it will ne'er be like it was.