Sonnet to Jimmy
Then go my love and I shall not act against you.
Defence is no reason that I should in deference turn
And aching still upon what thoughts I had, wish return
To that which I held as a shining jewel glistening true.
The sun that casts its dark rays upon the lochan here
Hints a newer Highland summer in the change of change
Where all held dear surfeits, clogs, and does rearrange
The heart held portrait I had of you in the other vale of tears.
Bitter I shall not be against this tidal flow that weeps
Though moments might find me consumed by past thought
But I shall live beyond that impediment and I have been taught
Of the strength beyond fear and alarm and oh loss of sleep!
Love lasts forever as did Our Champion Bard no man better loved
In the gravel I walk yet the diamonds still ring the wounded dove
