I have yearned always," he said softly, "for love given and returned; have spent my life in the attempt to give my love to those who were not worthy of it. Allow me this: to give my life for the sake of one who is.
The speaker reflects on a lifelong desire for true love, expressing a sense of longing for a genuine connection that is both given and received. He acknowledges the pain of investing his emotions in those who do not appreciate or reciprocate his feelings, suggesting a history of unfulfilled relationships.
His request to sacrifice himself for someone deserving of his love highlights the depth of his feelings and the value he places...