When one wants to show
life not spoiled by rejection,
one must strive for good.

Our everyday friends
are unlikely characters
for grand opera.

Most unsettled thoughts
are not genius simmering
but some lesser change.

To say all is well
honestly to those who love
keeps safe and steady.

Forgetting lost love
grows easier every day
wounds heal rapidly.

Persistent lovers
must be second time told no,
then final time no.

Marry for money
and what money cannot buy
will become regrets.

Denials useless,
let others think what they think
but let truth be known.

One must not rush home
to do a final goodbye
when it is too late.

Circumstances changed,
one may come upon old friend
and see with new eyes.

When both feel the truth,
satisfaction gladly leaves
the rest to silence.

After a great loss,
one dreads going back again
though longing for home.

How pleasant having
a strong arm to lean upon
and kind voice to hear.

Excuse an excuse
when you need one similar
for changes in self.

When first wooing was
of tempestuous order,
seek calm and simple.