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A BAZAAR BALLAD, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: A soldier young and brave was he
Last Line: "three counters toward the right!"
Subject(s): Love - Unrequited


A soldier young and brave was he
That sought the big Bazaar;
A Maiden sweet and fair was she,
As Maidens often are.

He spoke, in Whispers passion-fraught,
Of Love that could not fail;
She spoke (no Matter what she thought)
Of Things that were for Sale.

"I want," declared the ardent Youth,
"The sweetest Sweet of All!"
"Oh, yes!" she said; "the Candy Booth
Is just across the Hall."

"A Rose," he breathed, "of Edenglade
I seek, my life to crown!"
"The Flower Stand," observed the Maid,
"Is four Aisles farther down."

"Then be my Bride!" that Soldier cried,
"My Own, my Heart's Delight!"
"Engagement Rings?" she softly sighed;
"Three Counters toward the Right!"





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