Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FAINT HEART, by HARLAN COLBY PEARSON


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FAINT HEART, by                    
First Line: My lady fair / her golden hair
Last Line: When I'm a little braver.
Subject(s): Cowardice; Hearts


MY lady fair
Her golden hair
Lets fall a-down her shoulder.
I'd steal a tress, --
She's no redress, --
Were I a little bolder.

From her sweet lip
A bee might sip,
Sweeter than rose-leaf's savor.
A kiss I'd take, --
No cry she'd make, --
Were I a little braver.

Her neat, trim waist
Just suits my taste;
Close in my arms I'd fold her,
And clasp her tight, --
She'd feel no fright, --
Were I a little bolder.

She's waiting now
'Till I find how
To ask of her a favor.
She'll be my wife, --
I'd stake my life, --
When I'm a little braver.





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