Heart's Desire
Mother shook her head in deep despair of the new love I had found.
But Daddy said,” He’s not your type, he is seen all over town.”
I didn’t want to heed them, as I knew he had my heart.
I cried, “I truly love him. Please don’t tear us apart.”
I had romantic images of sitting by the fire.
Wrapped in my arms contentedly, he of my heart’s desire.
“You’re far too young”, said Mother, “To truly know your mind.”
And Daddy added, “Wait awhile, another love he’ll find.”
I couldn’t be dissuaded. My folks at last agreed.
I begged them not to worry. There truly was no need.
They didn’t know their daughter had shrewdly hedged her bet.
To keep my love from straying, I’d taken him to the vet.
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