Life — February 18, 1915 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Lent: "Question" This page from *Life* magazine presents a poem titled "Question" attributed to L.L.E., accompanied by illustrations and a photograph captioned "An Early Spring." The poem's speaker asks their "naughty heart" whether love is jealousy, while away from someone dear. The response suggests that absence strengthens love by allowing the beloved to find "other happiness" without feeling guilty. The decorative header shows cherubs with spheres (likely representing earth or fate), evoking classical allegorical imagery common to Lenten meditations on love and sacrifice. The photograph shows people outdoors in early spring conditions—fitting the theme of renewal and separation. The page combines sentimental Victorian-era poetry with visual symbolism typical of *Life*'s blend of humor, philosophy, and social commentary on relationships and emotional life.