The poem explores the theme of lost love and longing. The speaker reflects on a past relationship that has ended, and they are left to ponder what could have been if their lover had stayed with them. The poem expresses a deep sense of yearning and regret, as the speaker acknowledges that they will never be reunited with their beloved in this life or the next.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical