Edgar Lee Masters (1868-1950). Spoon River Anthology. 1916. William and Emily THERE is something about Death Like love itself! If with some one with whom you have known passion, And the glow of youthful love, You also, after years of life Together, feel the sinking of the fire, And thus fade away together, Gradually, faintly, delicately, As it were in each other’s arms, Passing from the familiar room- That is a power of unison between souls Like love itself! *********************************** One of the most beautiful poems ever written and a lovely song by a truly gifted singer. Thanks for posting this.