I loved you, and I probably still do,
And for a while the feeling may remain…
But let my love no longer trouble you,
I do not wish to cause you any pain.
I loved you; and the hopelessness I knew,
The jealousy, the shyness — though in vain —
Made up a love so tender and so true
As my God grant you to be loved again.*
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*The poem, I Loved You, is by Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), one of the most beloved poets in Russian literary history.
Belgian Alfred Stevens (1823-1906), artist of Woman Wearing a Bracelet, made portraits of beautiful woman his specialty in late nineteenth century Paris. See: Monday’s blog, Artists’ Letters to the World for more examples of his work.
The above image is used solely for educational purposes.
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