What will you say when You know, my love? Will you Frown with dread at this Card thrown by Fate? I hope Your eyes will smile and your Face light up with happiness, But am afraid it will be Otherwise, that you think the Time ahead hard and come too Soon. Yet now, my love, today It is too late to compromise, For the tune already Plays of its own accord outwith Your power to halt it. I beg the Once you know, my love, you Will be glad.next poem