Narcissus

How deeply Ameinias loved you The beauty that your face adorned. The adoration you thought your due The love of youth you lightly scorned. As consolation a sword you gave A paltry gift for such devotion. You did not care for grief so grave Derision stoked the devastation. That sword robbed him of his life In bitter despair he cried in tears, "May you one day feel the knife Of unrequited love that sears!" In the pool you saw a boy so fair Felt the fire kindled in your mind, In awe at such beauty you did stare Love that will so ensnare and bind. To seduce this boy in tender kiss you found reflection in the pool. Ah Narcissus, how did you miss Loves sweet embrace in waters cool. You killed yourself in deep despair Unrequited love that burn until, The body that once was so fair Transformed into a dancing daffodil. So listen young lovers, hear my plea Be careful when young love you scorn. Remember Narcissus, when in spring you see How daffodils the chilly earth adorn.