"Did you fall asleep, my sweet?
The cutest bird just fluttered past
and perched up on the garden gate.
You have to go — day comes so fast!"
"I slept and held you in my arms
and now you softly give alarm.
No one loves without some pain:
I'll do your bidding, heart of mine."
The tears came welling up. She cried,
"I get so lonely when you're gone!
I'll watch for you. Will it be soon?
My joy leaves with you when you ride."
~