Because

Sweet nea! for your lovely sake
I weave these rambling numbers,
Because I've lain an hour awake,
And can't compose my slumbers;
Because your beauty's gentle light
Is round my pillow beaming,
And flings, I know not why, tonight,
Some witchery round my dreaming.

Because we've passed some joyous days,
And danced some merry dances;
Because we love old Beaumont's plays,
And old Froissart's romances!
Because whene'er I hear your words,
Some pleasant feeling lingers;
Because I think your heart has chords
That vibrate to your fingers!

Because you've got those long, soft curls
I've sworn should deck my goddess;
Because you're not, like other girls,
All bustle, blush, and bodice!
Because your eyes are deep and blue,
Your fingers long and rosy;
Because a little child and you
Would make one's home so cozy.

Because your little tiny nose
Turns up so pert and funny;
Because I know you chose your beaux
More for their mirth than money;
Because I think you'd rather twirl
A waltz, with me to guide you,
Than talk small nonsense with an earl,
And a coronet beside you!

Because you don't object to walk,
And are not given to fainting;
Because you have not learnt to talk
Of flowers and Poonah-painting;
Because I think you'd scarce refuse
To sew one on a button;
Because I know you'd sometimes choose
To dine on simple mutton!

Because I think I'm just so weak
As, some of those fine morrows,
To ask you if you'll let me speak,
My story - and my sorrows;
Because the rest's a simple thing,
A matter quickly over,
A church - a priest - a sigh - a ring -
And a chaise and four to Dover.

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