I Loved You

I loved you; even now I may confess,
  Some embers of my love their fire retain;
But do not let it cause you more distress,
  I do not want to sadden you again.
Hopeless and tonguetied, yet I loved you dearly
  With pangs the jealous and timid know;
So tenderly I loved you, so sincerely,
  I pray God grant another love you so.

Alexander Pushkin

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