Versos English Oliver Herford February

English poem

February

by (1863–1935)

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Bend you now before the shrine Of the good Saint Valentine. Show to him your broken heart-- Pray the Saint to take your part. Should he intercede in vain And the maid your heart disdain, Call upon Saint Nicotine; He will surely intervene. Bring burnt off'ring to his feet, Incense of Havana, sweet. Then the maiden's shade invoke, It will disappear in smoke!