The Bridegroom

I wait patiently as the days go by Hoping against hope that time will not fly Wishing for the sounds of the bridal gong Longing to adorn the bridal gown But my love where art thou? Has thou slipped by me and gone to another town? I am tired of waiting from morn to night Come quickly now and together we will sing the song of life In joys and sorrows together strive My love please come quickly soon When love and beauty are still in bloom And in my heart there is yet room