Love came one day

Love came in at the door one day

To stay;

But I told him I wished for no such guest,

But that he might wait for a little rest

That day.

Love sat down on the cottage stool

So cool;

I told him he must not watch me so,

But he only laughed till my face was aglow,

Poor fool!

Love came in at the door that day

In May -

Came in with the scent of the flowering beans;

He's not gone yet, and I think he means

To stay!