by Lauren Baum

Created on: May 30, 2008   Last Updated: October 29, 2011

Since I have known thee.

Since I have known thee,
Thy hidden flaws have been laid bare.
Thy ebon tresses much too soft,
Thy milk white skin too fair.

Since I have known thee,
Thy dusky eyes twinkle and smile in mine
and make me swoon.
They cloud my head like wine.

Since I have known thee,
Thine every habit's come to light,
Thy morning song bedims the sun,
Thy dance bewitches my night.

Since I have known thee,
my desire for sleep, is past and gone.
Your nearness wakes my soul to flame,
I burn from Dusk till Dawn.

Since I have known thee,
My trade is lost in the market place.
I care no more for other hands,
Nor care to kiss another face.

Since I have known thee.

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