There Was One

 There was one a-riding grand
On a tall brown mare,
And a fine gold band
He brought me there.


A little, gold band
He held to me
That would shine on a hand
For the world to see.


There was one a-walking swift
To a little, new song,
And a rose was the gift
He carried along,

First of all the posies,
Dewy and red.

They that have roses
Never need bread.


There was one with a swagger
And a soft, slow tongue,
And a bright, cold dagger
Where his left hand swung-

Craven and gilt,
Old and bad-
And his stroking of the hilt
Set a girl mad.


There was one a-riding grand
As he rode from me.

And he raised his golden band
And he threw it in the sea.


There was one a-walking slow
To a sad, Iong sigh.

And his rose drooped low,
And he flung it down to die.


There was one with a swagger
And a little, sharp pride,
And a bright, cold dagger
Ever at his side.


At his side it stayed
When he ran to part.

What is this blade
Struck through my heart?

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