Addison, Pauline, "Pat" (1916-1984) Query
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09576.130.05 Author/Creator: Addison, Pauline, "Pat" (1916-1984) Place Written: Milroy, Indiana Type: Poem Date: 8 October 1937 Pagination: 2 p. ; Order a Copy
One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated October 8, 1937. Poem is entitled Query.
Paul H. Lobik changed his last name from Hlobik between June and August of 1936. As a result the earlier letters in his collection are addressed to Paul Hlobik and the later letters are addressed to Paul. H. Lobik. To remain constant and honor his choice of name he is listed in all letters as Paul H. Lobik.
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Query
Your kisses are sweet, my dearest,
The words that you whisper most dear,
But ever my heart is asking,
"And where am I going from here?"
Is this just a light flirtation,
An interlude easily past,
Is it a madness of Spring time,
Or love to deeper and last?
I've given you all that I have,
not thinking that love might desert,
I'll not ask much of you, precious,
But don't let me ever be hurt!
You live in my heart, in my prayers,
Each moment apart I bemoan,
What hell upon earth to love you,
I couldn't face life all alone.
If you ever leave me I'll be
alone, though throngs walk by
my side
Tell me you'll keep me, and cherish,
As long as the moon sways the
tide.
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