Courtship

[Guest foxglove4543]

The sun has arisen

The ice thaws a little

And now, far from frozen

Tis certainly brittle

 

To step forth or not

The heart's uncertain

For love is now sought;

Is it a burden?

 

The pulse is increased

The breathing quickened

The logic is ceased

And feelings returned

 

The prize is unknown

Yet beckons to all

It thrills to the bone

And batters the wall

 

Defences collapse

Heart yields to desire

Take tentative steps

And head for the fire.