The poem is a lamentation of the speaker's unrequited love for Anne. It expresses his deep longing and sorrow at being rejected by her. The speaker acknowledges that he has no right to expect anything from Anne, but cannot help feeling a strong emotional connection with her. He implores her not to reject him outright, but rather to consider his feelings and perhaps grant him some hope of reciprocation.
By Lord Byron · First published 1815 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Sentimental Literature