Memory of Love is Not Enough

When asked, "Do you believe in God?"
My answer is, "I choose to do so."
And if you find that answer odd
Remember that you too will go --
Though where we go I do not know --

But brother, I will tell you this --
And pray I'm not too far amiss --
As we lie neatly in our rows
Toes to heads and heads to toes:
I choose belief in hallowed stuff;
Extinguished love is not enough.

I hope with a romantic heart
To join my loves who did depart.
And though to some love's but a puff
To me, love's memory's not enough.

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