Keep the Faith
The promise of that warm white gleam
Which I saw in our first meeting
Was shining through the clouds that seem
To hang over every greeting
As I hang back and stop each dating
Since our time has not yet come
Elaborate rituals of mating
Delay the day of consum-
Then while encouraging news is spoken
Which brought me what I hoped
I read the words where my heart is broken
Her name with another roped
Yet what can I do but keep the faith
That when my efforts earn
The laurels of the public wreath
I then my bridges burn
Except the destined one to her
That she will let it stand
Where promised hope and we become sure
In greeting hand-in-hand
Copyright © 2009 by C. P. Klapper
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