Classic Poem

Grant me but a day, love,
— But a day,
Ere I give my heart,
— My heart away,
Ere I say the word
— I'll ne'er unsay.

Is it earnest with me?
— Is it play?
Did the world in arms
— Cry to me, " Stay! "
Not a moment then
— Would I delay.

Yet, for very love,
— I say thee nay.
Ere I give my heart,
— My heart away,
Grant me but a day, love,