Lesbian

UP those Museum steps you came,
And straightway all my blood was flame,
               O Lallie, Lallie !

The world (I had been feeling low)
In one short moment's space did grow
               A happy valley.

There was a friend, my friend with you ;
A meagre dame, in peacock blue
               Apparelled quaintly :

This poet-heart went pit-a-pat ;
I bowed and smiled and raised my hat ;
               You nodded—faintly.

My heart was full as full could be ;