SPINSTERHOOD.

Alone, alone, in the twilight gray,

In the shadows so dark and dim,

I watch through all of the weary hours,

And I wait with my heart for him;

For him who'll come, when he comes at all,

As my king and warrior bold;

Whose form so tall is my fortress wall

And whose heart is a chunk of gold.

Again, again, do I dream the dreams,