A Rondel

A RONDEL

Awake, awake, O gracious heart,
There 's some one knocking at the door;
The chilling breezes make him smart;
His little feet are tired and sore.

Arise, and welcome him before
Adown his cheeks the big tears start:
Awake, awake, O gracious heart,
There 's some one knocking at the door.

'Tis Cupid come with loving art
To honor, worship, and implore:
And lest, unwelcomed, he depart
With all his wise mysterious lore,

Awake, awake, O gracious heart,
There 's some one knocking at the door.

Frank Dempster Sherman.