Loneliness

Oh mermaid by the fountains edge There shaded by delinquent hedge, With naked soul to wind exposed Remains aloof yet rests composed. I ponder o’er your endless plight Forever left just out of sight. I climb the stair to lonely bed Through halls with bleak and empty stead. Raw courage will importance play Command each night to greet the day. Abide with calm and peaceful mind Within the span that time will bind. This single vigil I must keep Until my heart slips into sleep Reminds me of that maid too bare Whose marble eyes do vacant stare Into the world to never see Some ending of futility.