Walter T. Ashe Poet Rhyme

I Have Only My Heart To Give

"I Have Only My Heart To Give"


     If I were to say that I would give you the world,
               that would be quite the boast!
That would be like saying we'll have a life of champagne
         and every day with our glasses we'll toast!
  
     If I were to tell you that I'd give you the moon
                  and every star of the night,
              that would be quite the promise, 
               though wonderfully sounding,
                  just doesn't sound right!


            If I were to say I would give you
          Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls and Gold,
         a treasure trove of sparkling baubles
             with value and wealth untold,


     Though these would be wonderful promises
               of boast, toast and lavishing,
          the truth at the heart of this matter
           has a very different sounding ring!

         The most valuable possession I have
               I give to you most willingly!
            "I Have Only My Heart To Give"
            My Treasure to you for Eternity!


                  WTA-IV  3/30/2016

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