He told his life story to Mrs. Courtly
Who was a widow. ‘Let us get married shortly’,
He said. ‘I am no longer passionate,
But we can have some conversation before it is too late.’
(Stevie Smith)
More Poetry from Stevie Smith:
- Do Not! (Stevie Smith Poems)
- In My Dreams (Stevie Smith Poems)
- Conviction (III) (Stevie Smith Poems)
- Exeat (Stevie Smith Poems)
- The Pleasures Of Friendship (Stevie Smith Poems)
- My Heart Was Full (Stevie Smith Poems)