Caprice

Love laughed awhile, And ridiculed my daring To rashly crave a smile From her, heart-whole, uncaring. Oh, how Love laughed!

Love angry grew And spoiled her pretty features; I was--she vowed it true-- The most despised of creatures. Oh, how Love frowned!

Love dropped a tear, Her anger with it falling; I felt her blue eyes clear, My heart and hopes enthralling. Oh, how Love cried!

Her tears Love dried, And then she looked up sweetly; No more her glance defied-- I pressed my suit discreetly. Love kissed me then!