No One Has Ever Loved Me

The letter from Clara
Yes?
It's over. Finished.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? I would have thought that you would be pleased.
I don't wish to see you sad.
I feel so much... but I'm not really sad
I thought you loved Clara?
I did love Clara. I did, but

No one has ever loved me
As deeply as you
No one has truly loved me
As you have, Fosca

Love without reason
Love without mercy
Love without pride or shame
Love unconcerned
With being returned—
No wisdom, no judgment
No caution, no blame

No one has ever known me
As clearly as you
No one has ever shown me
What love could be like until now

Not pretty or safe or easy
But more than I ever knew
Love within reason—that isn't love
And I've learned that from you

Are you cold?
No, I'm afraid.
Of what?
All this happiness
Coming when there's so little time
Too much happiness
More than I can bear

You do love me, don't you?
Yes, I love you.
Say it again.
I love you.
Be calm, strong. I am yours.



Credits
Writer(s): Stephen Sondheim
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