Read these lines from the poem.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints."


Based on these lines, what can you conclude about the speaker's past?


a.There have been times of joy and pride in the speaker's past.

b.There have been times of sadness and loss in the speaker's past.

c.There have been times of hate and violence in the speaker's past.

d.There have been times of boredom and disgust in the speaker's past.