My first thought as I wake, it is of you
My last thought too as I slide into sleep
And you are in my mind the whole day through
and in my dreams your company I keep.
Where e'er I go your lovely face I see
The music of your voice is in my ears
Your touch and taste and scent I take with me
Your beauty I'll retain through all the years.
I write these words to show you how I feel
but every word I choose marks me a fool
Though rhymes and verse are crafted as from steel
my poesy's a poor and blunted tool.
So though I can't compose my love for you
I'll send these words and hope that they will do.