in touch with my sensitivity
Before the fire, that winter’s night
None seemed so sweet as she,
With winning smile, and dark eyes bright,
The dancing light - as round it flashed -
To her seemed drawing nigh,
Her slender waist pressed unabashed;
Thus guided, so did I.
It softly touched her cheeks aflame.
I scarce repressed a sigh.
It touched her lips. Dared I the same?
Too tempting; so did I.
Her ruby lips, half pouting, seemed
My boldness to decry.
Pa’s step was heard. The flame scarce gleamed,
Went out - and so did I.