Fairest Februare

Fairest Februare
It hath been some time
Since last we were acquainted

For my part
It hath come to busy idleness
How the days I've toiled since last
Our time had past

And thy cold hath chilled
My cunning heart hath willed
Thee come and meet again

Romantic dissolution
Is oft thy conclusion
Of the brief and shortened stay

But I think few truly see
Thee for what thee are
Thy style is much to desire

For only February holds
The shortest days
And only February leaps its years

Come then shall we make a time of it
Come thee and me awhile shall we sit
I hope dear friend we may
Share a few sweet hours

For our romance it seems
Twas only happenchance
Though I care not to wallow
In thy uncharted meeting

For though we have
But a few spare threads
May we sew them through and fair
While they too are here

And perchance come another year
Once more may find us here
For that I shall hope
Fondest Februare

-Joshua Lee Foist