The Sweetest Candy

Here's to all young fellows
Who'd wish to court someday .
Be sure to take some candy
As you go on your way .

And don't forget a flower ,
The key to every door .
It flatters every yearning ,
Of each girl , rich or poor .

But if you don't have either ,
And most guys never do ;
Remember , just be gentle ,
That counts for something too .

For though most girls can't tell you ,
As they don't know in youth ;
True love is found in friendship ,
Made wholesome by the truth .

So don't forget your candy ,
And take your flowers too ;
For jerks will carry plenty ,
They know just what to do .

And all jerks ply them gently ,
So don't be quite so quick
Top bluntly tell them truly
Their heads are just too thick .

Just give them time to notice
How much you really care .
As jerks will always leave them
In misery and despair .

In time , when she gets older
And wiser in love's ways ;
She may just see that friendship ,
Adds joy to all her days .

And with her scars of living
Still fresh within her mind ;
This time , when you bring flowers ,
She won't be quite as blind .

And then , if you take candy
And gently hold her too ;
She'll find the sweetest moments
Are those she spends with you .

Yes , then , though it's belated ;
True love will come your way .
And you'll not have to worry
When jerks come out to play .

For though they might bring flowers ,
Seem kind and gentle too ;
She'll know the sweetest candy
Still comes from loving you .

GREENWOLFE 1962