Tudor Love-Note
Dearest,
my gallant Knight,
lovelorn and paining this Lady\'s heart
in strained isolation that awaiteth
scroll of plight from thee.
Undeclared,
thine suitor-pledge
remains hid in silent languor of wait
which surrounds me in anguish
each tiresome day.
Write thee forthwith Sire of thine intent.
Sendest
a signal post haste
stating the case for furthering affection
or I mayest sincerely question
thy wish for delay.
Keep sustained
I now pray hope\'s hold and pretension
at bay else past favours wilt fester
and hand withheld hence do I
ask a ready reply.
Writ with sole intent for thine eyes only.