Page 23 of Woolgathering

Why do others compare their love to fire

  When mine like dwindling embers glows—

  Only rarely tasting of their God, desire—

  And in tenderest mercy only shows.

  For them a fluttering lash would suffice

  And sweet longing for kisses and tributes of flesh,

  Yet for us a wry smile, forgiving our vice,

  And a burden twice shouldered our passions addressed.

  So forgive me darling if I sing not of praise

  For your childish whims and ignorance,

  Because the rose tinted glasses I set all ablaze;

  Your confessions, alas, were sweeter incense.

  Let us hope that the ring we've held onto so long

  Will, as youth's fervent dreams, prove just as strong.

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