The poem explores the theme of a past love that has ended. The speaker acknowledges the separation, stating "So good-bye!" and emphasizing that life and death have their own paths. The poem expresses a sense of longing and nostalgia, recalling the moments when the two individuals were together, with the speaker declaring "I was yours" and "You were mine." However, the tone ultimately shifts to one of resignation, as the speaker accepts that the relationship is over, and there is nothing left to seek or attain.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy