Yes or No?
A Good man’s love! Oh, prithee, stay,
Before you turn such gift away,
And write no unconsidered “No”
To him who proves he loves you so,
And humbly owns your regal sway.
For hearts may change, the wise folk say,
And as full oft the brightest ray
Fades in an hour, so too may go
A Good man’s love.
Then pause awhile. This short delay
May gladden many an after-day.
Search well your heart, and if it show
True signs of love, bid pride bend low,
And take this great gift while you may—
A Good man’s love!
G. Weatherly.