Oh, call me but thy Friend! Seek thou no other word when thou wouldst pour Thy soul in mine; for this unto the core Of Love doth pierce, and in it comprehend All secrets of its lore!
Dora Greenwell
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- “To a Friend,” opening five lines, Poems (1861); Opening five lines, two complete exclamatory sentences, in the1861 edition. Full poem read: the word friend carries love, remembered kindness and sacred significance. Public-domain text. Author/edition corroborated by University of Chicago English Poe
- “To a Friend,” opening five lines, Poems (1861)
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