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InspiredElizabeth von Schonberg

The Hearth

Who has not seen the magic Of firelight change a room From just a pleasant shelter To friendliness and home? No house is quite so lovely That it survives the blight Of an idle fireplace On cheerless day or night. No heart can be so empty Embittered by false blame, That does not build new courage Beside a cheerful flame. Dreary would this old world be Without the countless dreams That soar up sooted chimneys In clear, untarnished reams!
RomanticElizabeth von Schonberg

Vacation

When all about me so much beauty lies Why do I see in every star, your eyes? When tall pines add their strength to mountain charms Why do I keep remembering your arms? The Summer moon has drenched the land with bliss Why do I then awaken to your kiss— To find but trees and sky?—of you, no sign; A lone bird's cry was all that answered mine! The friends were kind—the place is very gay I heard it called a paradise today— But I have quite another thought of heaven, My train arrives on Thursday, dear, at seven!
AngryElizabeth von Schonberg

Rebellion

Too many alien kisses on your mouth Have left their careless and ironic mark In shreds of disillusionment!—enough To nullify and quench a vital spark. Why should I give you then my living lips? With all my singing heart for ecstacy Upon them—bearing dreams you could not share That shall one day wing to reality!
RomanticElizabeth von Schonberg

Constancy

Your eyes—deep wells of blueness Reflect the steady flame That is your gentle spirit, Is Constancy your name? For always it burns brightly: The candle that is you! No harsh wind sways to dimness This light so ever true.
ContemplativeElizabeth von Schonberg

Old Wine

When we sat down to dinner Last night we wished that you Were sitting here beside us, And yet I feel you knew That when we filled our glasses With that rare golden wine, 'Twas friendship we were tasting This bond of "yours" and "mine." Not many words were spoken, But in each other's eyes We paid you silent tribute, Drank to unbroken ties ... So much the years have taught us, Came test and change, and we Drank of life's cup too deeply To drink THIS carelessly!
RomanticElizabeth von Schonberg

Treasure

"Why did you then awaken me from sleep— That was a thoughtless, foolish thing to do, When I was purchasing—had reached to take— The di'mond, emerald cut and river blue, That I have wished to give you all these years; You might have worn it now upon your hand!" My drowsy shred of laughter broke in two— If only I could make him understand! When women wear love's peerless shining crown, Wrapt in the splendor of its single light, They feel more proud—more regally adorned Than wearing gems that would a queen delight. I still adore some glitter on my arms The sheen of glowing pearls about my hair ... But not for rajah's hoard would I exchange The treasure that within my heart I bear!
RomanticElizabeth von Schonberg

Accusation

“You don't know WHAT you want," said he; “Last year it was a yacht and then The sables and the Pekinese— And now, it's something else again." He moved—impatient to be gone, Between his lips a cold cigar— Glanced at his watch—“Well, 'bye my dear," And off he dashes in his car. Her smile was not a merry one “Know what I want? Oh, yes I do! You give me many substitutes But all I really want is you!"
RomanticElizabeth von Schonberg

Strategy

What did you say, my darling, When you spoke to me, just then? “I said that today I love you more Than yesterday or the day before." I know—I heard you the first time— Just wanted to hear it again!

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