Ernest Dowson
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"Ernest Christopher Dowson" was an English poet, novelist, and short-story writer, often associated with the Decadent movement.

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I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion.

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They are not long, the weeping and the laughter, / Love and desire and hate: / I think they have no portion in us after / We pass the gate.

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They are not long, the days of wine and roses.

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And I was desolate and sick of an old passion.

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