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Suitors Calling, Charles Wood

In times of old when manners mattered
Suitors came to court young daughters

'Twas up to he the head, the father
To chose a husband for his daughter

At times the father's chose for wealth
Strength in character,tall and stealth

Did not matter if she be smitten
He'd take her hand, as it was written

The mother of the daughter tried
To steer and guide the father's mind

In the end he chose what was best
She'd learn to love him like the rest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 8/28/2013 6:25:00 PM
Whoops, I see the painting now. Goes well with the painting!
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Date: 8/28/2013 6:22:00 PM
Well done sonnet! This reminds us that the good ol' days weren't that good. I can't figure out who Charles Wood is?
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