I know you will say no, <br />But, may I at least say <br />Today, I love you so? <br /> <br />“Your sweet name shall I know <br />To bless me on my way? ” <br />I know you will say no. <br /> <br />“As men did times ago <br />And others may someday, <br />Today I love you so. <br /> <br />“May I dance once with you? ” <br />As your pout dares me: stay! <br />I know you will say no. <br /> <br />“I know that faith will grow <br />And though our eyes may stray, <br />Today, I love you so. <br /> <br />“How fast the hours go! <br />Do blow a kiss, I pray.” <br />I know you will say no. <br /> <br />“Whate’er be tomorrow, <br />Whatever grave or gay, <br />Today I love you so. <br /> <br />“As strong as warm winds blow, <br />As straight as waters flow, <br />Today, I love you so.” <br />But I know you’ll say no. <br /> <br />- by Edgardo S. Tugade <br />(Dec.7,2006)<br /><br />Edgardo Tugade<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/villanelle-early-love/
