Young William And Young April

Young William and young April
Met in the park one day .
Young William said to April ,
'Why did you come this way ? '

Young April said to William ,
'I thought I might see you .'
Young William , then to April ,
'It's funny , what you do .'

Young April gave to William
A sweet , young childhood kiss .
Young William said to April ,
'Don't bother me like this .'

Young April stood in silence ,
Not knowing what to do .
Then young William turned away .
Young April , torn in two .

Young William said , 'Don't follow me .'
Away from her he fled .
April then , sat down and cried ,
And wished that she was dead .

William never came again .
At least , for many years .
Fearful that young April still ,
Might be there shedding tears .

William walked the park again .
It seemed just like before .
Wondering if he might see her .
Young April , there once more .

Young William never noticed .
The roses hid it well .
The place they found Young April .
The place she used to dwell .

GREENWOLFE 1962