I chanced to meet while at his work,

Could make amends for all my woes;

But he, alas! did not propose.

I think he would, but times were hard,

Which often happy hopes retard.

I, knowing this, would not allow

Him any chance to make a vow,

For poverty, though not a crime,

Has always been a dread of mine.

His handsome eyes and wavy hair,