1. The eyes may judge the hearts - such judgment's fair;
Yet healing them is difficult, most rare.

2. What glances, with a fading wink, have gained
Things that no faded, failing glance obtained!

3. Beware the looks of sly, observing eyes,
For wizardry lies hidden 'neath their guise.

4. Ah, would that I knew why vain hopes go astray!
Fate spins and weaves its web from day to day.

5. Might I regain the past, time now gone by,
And win the love that so enraptured I?

6. The one I loved from afar comes to my mind -
In my heart's core his memory lies enshrined.

7. A graceful gazelle, in charm he has no peer,
So descriptions of him can but scratch the veneer.

8. The radiant sun and moon do not compare;
When true discernment's made, this will be bare.

9. Except for the slight swell curve of his hips,
I could not say if he was girl or boy.

10. His delicate form floats graceful as a wisp;
His body's fabric interwoven, crisp.

11. If only fate would let us reunite;
Fulfillment was pledged that now seems trite.

12. Life once was verdant, pleasures would arise,
Our faces glowing under azure skies.

13. The meadows were like carpets, green and flush,
Bestrewn with patterns, red and gold and plush.

14. The bay's water raced as if impelled
To run its course; flow by some force propelled.

15. The flowers trick the viewer's sight because
Treasure appeared on earth in brightest shows.

16. Their leaves and petals scattered in the rains
Are pearls and gems; bounty sunlight claims.

17. The garden witnessed lovers ply their arts;
Cooing and sighing, sending secret darts.

18. The birds called with varying tone and tune -
Cackles, shrieks, hoots, communicating rune.

19. The songbirds chorused an ode in parts,
The turtledoves cooed their approval from their hearts.

20. As if to say, whenever frogs cried out,
The water-wheel creaked secrets meant for lout.

21. "Oh trouble not a songstress;" I implored
One who would careless break her heart; ignored,

22. I gained no wealth for that was not my aim;
But missed a purpose noble, all the same!

23. I disdained baseness in my search for prize -
My spirit now took to the lofty skies!

24. No shame will come to one who benefits
From largesse, honor always benefits.