an attempt to convince a lover of her sincerity |
I cannot begin to fathom the foundation for your affections That your hand should be to heal while I am numb from cold rejection I am imperfect as a canvas of Vasari, yet still to finish Do not you see me as the painter does, while his liking doth diminish? Though you remain a gallant, a knight to dry my eyes from tears In your heart I sense and see an ocean fraught with fears And might I choose to sway your heart, for it is true I love you strong I should whisper in your ear that I would love you all the long Despite our many differences, for of those your fear is transparent I tell you true that I care for you, and is not this increasing apparent? That your lips should entice me to kiss you, though you are not here That your words should keep me waiting, despite my qualms and fears That your doubts of you make you the sweeter, for of myself I feel the same That your passion and faith should make me love you the more, and my admiration I think should be plain Think you lies from my tongue, please believe I speak true When I tell you so pure my heart's yearning And when I say it is you and only that which I wish Please don't doubt, for that leaves my eyes burning If my words don't suffice, please then take my heart And in earnest I beg your persistence For I could not abide it should you choose to part And believe we can conquer this distance... |