Love
Only for One
From Songs
I have a smile my friends to greet,
Hearty and pleasant for all I meet,
Hidden from none :
But I have a smile that they do not know,
Lit by a deeper, tenderer glow,
And I keep it bright in my heart below,
Only for one !
I have a song for every ear,
Leaving an echo to soothe and cheer
When it is done :
But I have a music of truer beat,
Not to be poured at the great world's feet,
Richer and softer and far more sweet,
Only for one !
I have a love for all who care
Aught of its warmth to claim, or share,
Free as the sun ;
But I have a love which I do not hint,
Gold that is stamped with my soul's imprint,
A wealth of love, both mine and mint,
Only for one !
Cite this poem
MLA
Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Only for One.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/193/.
Chicago
Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Only for One.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/193/.
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