Cupid

Last night I went out once again
To ply my ancient trade .
I've seldom heard a word of praise
For all the love I've made .

Sometimes I find it oh so hard
To do my joyful task .
I might explain it all quite well ,
If those who love would ask .

But few have ever dared to care
How love can go astray .
Most accept their lover's fate
When love just fades away .

So here it is for all to hear ,
How love has been till now .
Sometimes I just don't aim so well ,
I miss a heart somehow .

I have to hit two hearts at once .
It's timing , don't you see .
And sometimes lovers close their heart .
To all , especially me .

If someone ever gave you love ,
I hope you'll give just due ;
To me , the one who made it so ,
The joy that came to you .

Perhaps you closed your heart that time .
Perhaps I missed the mark .
Perhaps I timed it oh so bad
It only made a spark .

And if you came to love somehow ,
And theirs was not the same .
Or even if they turned from you ,
Then I'm the one to blame .

Yes , I'm to blame for all crossed love
That came to be so blue .
But please don't curse me oh so much ,
I have some feelings too .

I'm sorry for mistakes I've made .
I'd surely take them back .
If only I could give you all
The love in life you lack .

But if you'll give me one more chance .
I'll follow every lead .
And promise to keep at my work
To find the love you need .

And when I do , I'll string my bow ,
And line my arrow true .
And then the world will see once more
What Cupid still can do .

GREENWOLFE 1962

Love's Disguise

I saw it once again today ,
I laughed at it's disguise .
It always thinks to hide itself ,
As if I don't have eyes .

It came to me with joy and mirth ,
In hopes I'd laugh all day .
So when it came to be itself ,
I might not look its way .

But I was keen , as I have been
Lo all these many years .
To see it just for what it is ,
Whenever love appears .

And so I saw with my own eyes ,
The sign of love so true ;
The warmth and care between two souls ,
Made into one , brand new .

So , though it tries to hide itself ,
It now should be quite clear ;
I'll always see it as it is ,
Each time it may appear .

And to the couple , those whose love ,
I saw with my own eyes ;
I know they'll stay just as they are ,
Two souls in love's disguise .

GREENWOLFE 1962

My Ship Set Sail This Day

Alas, my love , what heart felt phrase
Could my sad verse express ;
That might well serve to satisfy
This pain I now possess ?

What parting song would set the mood ?
What poet's words ring true ?
What signal of a friendship death
Was missed by me , from you ?

Perhaps it was the spread of time ,
The spectrum strains of life .
It's not enough to charge it to
The duties of a wife .

Yes , friends will always make the time .
A minute , one or two .
To certify their just regard
And care , so it comes through .

The choices of the time we spend ,
Sometimes , a just mistake .
But darling , oh my darling dear ;
These ones for Heaven's sake .

Now let me see , it's laundry time .
My friend , of many years .
Now let me think , the ironing board .
My friend , consumed by fears .

The question that I have for you ,
Was did I cross your mind ?
And if I did , it's oh so sad .
And worse , it's so unkind .

That's why these fated words I write
To one I've loved so true ,
Have forced me to accept the fact
You don't feel as I do .

You may not understand at first
Why I must say good-bye .
It's not as though the love I've felt
Has turned into a lie .

It's just that for the love I give
Expressed by my concern ;
The consequence I do require ,
Is notice in return .

The fact you do not notice me ,
Or so it now appears ;
Means you're prepared to let my ship
Sail on this sea of tears .

I did not set to sail by choice
Upon this solemn sea .
Your note revealed these hidden words ,
'Please go away from me .'

I tried my best these many years ,
Though futile it now seems .
Perhaps , a friendship void of truth ,
Sealed up in phantom dreams .

With that , our friendship dies of age .
Adieu , my phantom friend .
Who knows when friendships go astray ,
Or why they reach their end ?

As it may take a little time
For me to drift away ;
I write this just so you will know ,
My Ship Set Sail This Day .

No tide of tears can bring it back
When such gale winds are blown .
It seeks love harbors yet unseen ,
And friendship lands unknown .

GREENWOLFE 1962

Spirit Love

Let's go down in the valley ,
The place we used to go .
To walk among the blades of grass
And tumble to and fro .

Let's go to our special place ,
You must remember still .
It's just beyond that old oak tree ,
A little down the hill .

Let's go down to sing our songs
And hold each other tight .
We'll bring our souls together there
With kisses through the night .

Let's go down to give again
Our love so wild and free .
Although we know it's different now
For souls like you and me .

We spirits live forever
And all our love does too .
So join me as we walk in love
The earth that we once knew .

GREENWOLFE 1962

When You Tell The Truth

I'm sorry if I doubt it,
Your plan to tell the truth.
I hear you might try charging.
Perhaps, set up a booth.

If you do I'll surely pay
To witness how it goes.
Truth, when coming from your mouth;
I wonder if it glows.

At that time, I'll surely see
The consequence it brings.
You with angels at your side
And other wondrous things.

Pigs in flight around the town.
Blue moons seen everywhere.
And unicorns and mermaids
Just lounging here and there.

A pot of gold and rainbows
Near Santa's magic sleigh.
Aliens from outer space
Would surely come that day.

I wouldn't miss the marriage
Of Hillary and Starr.
A Twiggy, Oprah Winfrey.
Bill Gates, a movie star.

Yes, I surely doubt it all
Could ever come to pass.
If it did, I'm sure the Gods
Would celebrate en masse.

And I would stand among them
In lipstick and a thong,
Prompting them to join me in
A hot tub sing-a-long.

Wonders would not cease, you see.
In fact, the truth would die.
For when it passes by your lips,
It then becomes a lie.

GREENWOLFE 1962

Sheltered Love

As my dreams are just reflections
Of the little love we knew ,
I shall always be contented
As I always dream of you .

Though your love you may have hidden
In the shadows of your mind .
My memory holds it closely
So it's not so hard to find .

I take my love out every day
Just as all true lovers do .
For still I cling to fading hope ,
That your love may still come through .

And if you find this oh so strange
Since you keep us far apart ;
Please know my love is sheltered still
In a castle called your heart .

GREENWOLFE 1962

The Time You Held Me Near

Last night it came in segments ,
A triplet wonder chain .
Three stories of our meeting
And talking once again .

The first , involved a lesson
That you might give to me .
On how to play it better ;
A tennis match , you see .

The second , was of pulling
A thorn out of your arm .
You didn't scream or holler ,
Consistent with your charm .

The third , more complicated .
A story of a loss .
You came to me for comfort ,
A tale I might emboss .

It seemed the home you cherished
Was all but falling down .
You said you had to leave it ,
And might move out of town .

I put my arm around you .
It seemed to be so real .
I know how losing something
Is hurt you can't conceal .

We walked together slowly ,
And closely hand in hand .
For holding you so gently ;
Is love , you understand .

We talked in gentle whispers
So close the words were clear .
I can't recall I ever
Had held you oh so near .

You seemed to want to be there .
You didn't pull away .
It struck me , you responding
And wanting me this way .

Twas then I knew the answer ,
The source of every tear .
The pain that comes from knowing
You never held me near .

But this was what I live for ,
A pleasant dream of you .
It doesn't happen often ,
So this is what I'll do .

I'll take my pen and write it ,
So it won't disappear .
This dream I dearly cherish ,
The Time You Held Me Near .

GREENWOLFE 1962