As I wandered the Trail of Solitude Down that footpath so well-known to me, A tender "I love you" dared to intrude Upon my intense melancholy
I reeled upon hearing Love's treasured words, Thinking they were intended for me; Desire bolted like a flock of wild birds Obeying the call of destiny
Seeds of love lying dormant in my heart Suddenly burst forth into full bloom; From the lonely caste I'd been set apart, Filling the air was Love's sweet perfume
But haste is the enemy of a heart Wandering in the Garden of Despair, Toward that tree laden with fruits it will dart, Ignoring the signs that warn "Beware"
A starving heart will perceive a grand feast Where only a few crumbs have been tossed; By the time the pangs of hunger have ceased Common sense and caution are long lost
What joy to think Love had found me at last And despair had taken its last toll! But long ago the fateful die was cast And my name erased from Heaven's scroll
Now hope and dreams have long since turned to dust, Yet, this moment haunts my memory; Love had come so close ...... Alas! it was just A case of mistaken identity