Fränz Müller

Pilgrimage

“Room 342?” I queried, mild

“Try upstairs…” was your reply.

You gave a sleepy grin, then smiled

I felt my soul to quiver.  Neigh,

It truly trembled at the sight

of dressed-down beauty’s shimm’ring eyes;

like Death had passed a wild night.

I stood with awe at such a prize!

I felt compelled to tip my hand

With gentle smile I replied

And with a bow, graceful, grand

You took my arm, and strolled inside.

To passing strangers this I tell

So proud am I that I was there

Lonely, lost, outside the room

Of pretty girl, with wild hair.