I will take pride in thee
look upon you with tender eyes
smile upon the beauty you bestow
look forward to your visits daily
wait upon you like a hand maid
be thine all in all as a wife.

When you shall take your leave
i will stare at your retreating back
but not shed a single tear or let sadness
weave its cloak round about me
for i know, yea i believe in your departing promise
that i shall behold thine face once again
so wait i will
like a child to his father's promise.