A Stranger Came Knocking Poem by Josephine Dunn

A stranger came knocking at my door
I opened my heart and let him in
Knowing what I fool I am
To play a game I can not win.
I loved him dear, albeit briefly,
I loved him true, and very sweetly,
I gave my heart, I gave my love
And prayed each night to God above
To keep me safe from pain and sorrow
To keep my stranger till tomorrow.

My prayers could not have reached the skies
And God heard nothing of my cries
The stranger took my love and left
He stole my heart with hand so deft
With practised ease and soft caress
I never felt it leave my breast.
I feel his kiss upon my cheek
I think of him, it makes me weak,
I dream of him each night and day
So God return him, so I pray.

October 2001