The Transient

Dear, take my love and do not hesitate.

You think that I shall always wait,

I am so calm.

(It is to reassure, and to inspire

New confidence in you.)

Quick, take my love before it is too late!

Here are my hands held out to give to you

Their treasures-some old, some new,

All dear to me.

Oh, do not agonize me by delay,

And musing which to take!

Quick !-say I gave them to you, passing through.