Author William N. Porter I've seen thee but a few short hours; As short, they seemed to me, As bamboo reeds at Naniwa; But tide-stakes in the sea Can't gauge my love for thee. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments