Words for the Chisel (collection)/Chanson

by Genevieve Taggard

For works with similar titles, see Chanson.

Chanson

He is much too lovely for Kissing any longer;Women, bar the little door,Bring the iron-monger, Make the latchet stronger.

Only iron-welders have Tools that can deny us;And a little latch may saveMuch that might defy us, —Or go gaily by us!