I am alone, in spite of love, br In spite of all I take and give -- br In spite of all your tenderness, br Sometimes I am not glad to live. br br I am alone, as though I stood br On the highest peak of the tired gray world, br About me only swirling snow, br Above me, endless space unfurled; br br With earth hidden and heaven hidden, br And only my own spirit's pride br To keep me from the peace of those br Who are not lonely, having died.