I must guard my heart
I can not let it go where it wills
It would be unseemly
You were but kind and friendly
To an old fool
Who hasn't known that much kindness
You caught me up in friendship
Stunning me with inner beauty
Long before I ever saw you
Your words fill this old fool
With delight and wonderment
For how can someone like you
Be my friend?
I am your knight,
And I shall be with you
In the old style of courtly love
Guarding you against ill will
Being your friend and loving it
And stepping aside when the one
You are promised to takes your hand
I am an old fool
And I must guard my heart..