THREE summers have gone since the first time we met, love,
And still 'tis in vain that I ask thee to wed ;
I hear no reply but a gentle " Not yet, love,"
With a smile of your lip, and a shake of your head.
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Wow, what a lovely poem so brilliantly penned, full of frustration, but still filled with hope!
I've a ring of bright gold, which I gaze on when lonely, And sigh with Hope's eloquence, " When will it be? " ..///lovely poem penned
Yes, I won't tell anyone because of love, for love conquers the world.
Earnestly seeking one's love but no positive response yet. Loving can be challenging most times. Thanks for sharing.
where the fairies might dwell, love, I've planted the myrtle, the rose, and the vine; But the cottage to me is a mere hermit's cell, love, And the bloom will be dull till the flowers are thine. a very fine poem full of lively imagination. tony
The intensity of love is touching and the wait for lover's acceptance is very agonizing. Great poem. Thanks for posting it here.
Since the first time we met! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
The magic of love, 'a home where fairies might dwell.' The uncertainty adds to the magic, so well captured in this poem..
You know, dear, how long and how truly I've wooed thee, So don't tell the world that you're waiting for me.......touching and impressive expression with lofty theme. A beautiful poem on love nicely executed.
This is one of the best feelings of love ever portrayed in elegant and graceful way..........thanks for sharing
Yes and Love truly need their there have nothing without this little word if they get- no need anything more!
Love without a yes for affirmation is long waiting business in life sure!
What a lovely poem. What a frustration Thus waiting can make you slender without dieting... Thanks for posting... Enjoyed.
There needs but thy " Yes, " love- one little word only, So don't tell the world that you're waiting for me.....brilliant penning