This Poem was Submitted By: Philip D. Pederson On Date: 2001-11-24 19:57:49 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Begging your pardon, m' Lord.....

"What is it knave that moves you thus, a'troubling your busy King?"      "I have a burning passion, Lord...      a lass I've chosen for my ring." "Surely I don't understand; just ask her father for the frau!"      "I beg your humble pardon, Sire;      she's sadly wedded...even now." "You're sure of her unhappiness? Perhaps you are just spouting lies!"      "I know it in my soul, m' Lord...      for I can see it in her eyes." "And what time would you need my son, to win her with your wit and guile?"      "I'll need at least a fortnight Sir,      to woo her in the Nordic style." "Oh, you are bold - that's much too long; you know she'd miss her children so."      "Then how about a week, my King?      She will capitulate, I know." "I'd guess her reputation's dear: She shant be gone for such a time."      "Just one day and night, my Master;      I'll gain her will with lute and wine." "No, overnight would never do - he'd kill you sure with axe or foil."      "An hour then to bathe her, Lord;      and soothe her body with this oil?" "I'll grant you but one-half of that: No longer - or I'd be remiss!"      "You'll think me arrogant, my Lord;      but she'll be mine, with just one kiss!"

Copyright © November 2001 Philip D. Pederson


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