I Love Whoever Loves Me

Poem by Charles D'Orléans Collection RondeauxPeriod 15th century

I love whoever loves me, otherwise not;
And yet I hate nothing at all,
But would wish that all were well,
By the ordinance of Reason.

I speak too much — alas! it is my lot!
In short, this refrain holds me still:
I love whoever loves me, otherwise not,
And yet I hate nothing at all.

With thoughts her hood
Has embroidered my poor heart;
Straight toward her I come,
And she has handed me this song:
I love whoever loves me, otherwise not.

Charles D’Orléans

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