English poem
Rondel*
Long ago to thee I gave Body, soul, and all I have— Nothing in the world I keep: All that in return I crave Is that thou accept the slave Long ago to thee I gave Body, soul, and all I have— Had I more to share or save, I would give as give the brave, Stooping not to part the heap; Long ago to thee I gave Body, soul, and all I have— Nothing in the world I keep: