Classic and Contemporary Poetry

CONDITION, by JOHN DRINKWATER Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: If one to love you better came
Last Line: And wear your favour on my sleeve.
Subject(s): Love

IF one to love you better came,
The paradise within my heart
I would surrender to that flame,
And unlamenting would depart.

Till then undaunted I'll embrace
My fortune, asking no man's leave,
And pledge you in the market-place,
And wear your favour on my sleeve.