IV. COURTLY LOVE

Shy to admit, I'm in search
Of a scarce kind of decent man
Overall, willing, compassionate,
and much of a lovely soul
To whom you can offer the fullness
Of your heart and blossoming love

Always easier to discuss the possibility
Of my hard-to-guess prospective romance,
I spoke to mom, "No, Ma, I've got nothing...
to offer. My presence won't...