Ask Not If Still I Love.

Ask not if still I love,
    Too plain these eyes have told thee;
Too well their tears must prove
    How near and dear I hold thee.
If, where the brightest shine,
To see no form but thine,
To feel that earth can show
    No bliss above thee,--
If this be love, then know
    That thus, that thus, I love thee.

'Tis not in pleasure's idle hour
That thou canst know affection's power.
No, try its strength in grief or pain;
    Attempt as now its bonds to sever,
Thou'lt find true love's a chain
    That binds forever!

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his Irish Melodies, which are now considered a staple of Irish cultural heritage. Born on May 28, 1779, in Dublin, Ireland, Moore gained fame for his lyrical songs, many of which were set to traditional Irish tunes. Not only a poet, but he was also a staunch advocate of Irish nationalism, often incorporating themes of national identity and resistance into his work. Moore's influential collection 'Irish Melodies' became popular in both Ireland and Britain and helped to define the literary output of the era. He passed away on February 25, 1852, but his legacy in Irish literature and music endures.

Thomas Moore

English

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