Sorry, Lord Tennyson

From Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem In Memoriam:27, 1850:

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
 I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.


From Eileen M Ghali's Monoku in Poetry Soup: August 6, 2014

It's better NOT to have loved and lost than always to remember a paradise gone.
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Khan Avatar
August 8, 2014 at 4:05 AM
Amm it's a toughy! Both things hurt actually! Thanks for your words on my poem ;)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 8:34 AM
I have to go with Lord Tennyson on this one Eileen. I have no regret for the women I have loved. Each was a truly magnificent gift.
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Good to know that, Richard. Perhaps your heart is stronger than mine. Thanks for visiting this little piece.
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 1:13 PM
an ode to a very popular poem throughout the world!~
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 2:11 PM
Thanks, JS.
Bordner Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I find no loss in Love. Different loves mature at different speeds and with diverse forms Eileen. Tennyson's poem is moving. I believe he was also an accomplished Historian as well. I love your tenacity! J.A.B
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 2:11 PM
Justin...thanks. I'm not in a good....frame of mind at the moment. I'm tired....of life. It's just too hard...or maybe I'm just too weak. Anyway...thanks for the post. I appreciate it. I don't feel very tenacious at the moment.
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 8:20 AM
That's brilliant Eileen !!!
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 8:21 AM
:) Awwwww....thanks, Dr Upma. The pain is too much, no? ;) Thanks for understanding....
Mehta Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:39 AM
hAhah, lovely and witty Monoku. Eileen
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM
Thanks ever so much, Dr Ram.
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