one of 6 snnets to Barbara


Sonnet 18/05/01                                 DLI

Shall I send her a poem, with passion's power,
To tell of dreams, and hope? What might bring smile
To lips, and twinkle to her eyes? What style
Of verse might I use, to give muse her hour?
How can I capture sunset in my words,
And send it as a gift? Can the night breeze
Be heard in my soft whispers? Shall I seize
The full moon, to light smile? Might I tempt birds
To follow her, and offer song? I hold
No magic, to command the stars: I send
But words, though I may seek to her heart bend.
How can I hope by words to hope enfold?
Half of my heart may be forever dead,
Yet how can I leave emotion unsaid?