This pirate bold upon love's sea
Will let no passing heart go free;
No barque by those bright eyes espied
May sail away o'er life's blue tide
Till all its treasure yielded be.
Her craft, the Conquest, waits for thee,
Where her swift rapine none may see;
From shadowing coves on thee will glide
This pirate bold.
Yet thou, if thou her power wouldst flee,
Go, feign thyself love's refugee,
And crave sweet shelter;-she'll deride
Thy piteous suit with scornful pride;
And thou, thou shalt escape in glee
This pirate bold.
Samuel Waddington.
YES OR NO?
A Good man's love! Oh, prithee, stay,
Before you turn such gift away,
And write no unconsidered "No"
To him who proves he loves you so,
And humbly owns your regal sway.
For hearts may change, the wise folk say,
And as full oft the brightest ray
Fades in an hour, so too may go
A Good man's love.
Then pause awhile. This short delay
May gladden many an after-day.
Search well your heart, and if it show
True signs of love, bid pride bend low,
And take this great gift while you may—
A Good man's love!
G. Weatherly.