I don't fathom love and its intricacies.
Can somebody tell me what it is?
--All I know is that 't is intertwined with friendship;
And somehow it befalls on what we call courtship.
I only 'love' all that is related to pain; --
The beloved thing that goes through my vein.
If, only, one can halt this eternal hurting,
Alas! Love--is Not--as excruciating.