But I did not sign on to watch this going,
​​​Who goes. Nor did I neglect, or lie down
With fraud or neighbor, or leave off

At some mistaken door. Nor did I cast your belongings
Out any open window, or pretend
A wound, or embellish, or mislead,

Distinct from broken promises;
Nor did I coerce from another,
Directly anyway. And who was afflicted

When I swore to be true; even in deep
I did not cry or transgress or grow proud
​​​​​As you blazed around the dark. Did not

Harrow the alone, listen in, set my mouth
Without cause; nor anger
After, by river waiting. Nor did I

Defile the animal, quick was my commitment
And in private; nor did I multiply much,
Or foul the water, or curse the children—

​​​​And never did I wonder whom I loved
​​​​​​Enough, and never ever will I eat my heart
To merely remember, which is also

To forget, as I vigil from where
You do not turn back; abiding
All for the weight of a feather.