We loved in infinite spaces, forgetting here The breasts that were lit with life and the lips so near; Till the wizard willows waved in the wind and drew Me away from the fulness of love and down to you.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker was once deeply immersed in a passionate love affair, where they were consumed by their love for someone. The phrase "loved in infinite spaces" implies a sense of boundless and all-encompassing affection. However, they became distracted and lured away from this intense love by the allure of another person, symbolized by the "wizard willows." These external influences pulled the speaker away from the "fulness of love" they had previously experienced, and brought them closer to someone else.

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