Versos English Alexander Pope LOVE and JEALOUSY

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LOVE and JEALOUSY

by (1688–1744)

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How much are they deceiv'd, who vainly strive, By jealous Fears, to keep our Flames alive? Love's like a Torch, which, if secur'd from Blasts, Will faintlier burn; but then it longer lasts. Expos'd to Storms of Jealousy and Doubt, The Blaze grows greater, but 'tis sooner out.