Infatuation

I will sing to you in Russian Recite to you in Greek Converse in any language That you deign to speak I will follow you through Hades Protect you from its fire Look at you adoringly Object of my desire I will save your seat While you enjoy the dance’ Protect you with my shield Defend you with my lance I will walk on hot coals If it brings you delight Wrap you in my cloak To warm you in the night Willingly and freely I pledge to do all this For the merest brush Of your lips in a kiss I will conquer mountains Eschewing any fame Each and every act dedicated To the glory of your name So come and sit beside me Let me feast my eyes Entrance you with my wit Seduce you with my sighs All this I do for the great joy And the precious right To escort your person safely To your home tonight I think in rhyming couplets As I anticipate The gentle goodnight kiss As I leave you at your gate And hope, like me, You yearn And dream Of my swift return