A Girl in Love

Angel soft, she turns her head

And looks with starry eyes.

From out her pursing rose-touched lips

Escape such trembling sighs.

Her hair is misty tossed and curled

About her sun-kissed face.

Her hands like gentle butterflies

Weave gestures into lace.

Yesterday her look was sweet;

Today it’s something more.

Stardust plays about her feet.

She dances ‘crossed the floor.

Her laugh, but happy yesterday,

Today with music rings.

Where yesterday she silent walked,

Today she skips and sings.

What magic lies in cupid’s bow?

What arrows hold the sting

To turn a shy and simple maid

Into this splendid thing.