| BEHOLDING YOU THROUGH WINDOWS AND DOORS
MERYTON
I walked thru the door of the Red Lion Inn
At Meryton where this love story will begin.
I regarded this gathering as such a bore
Wished I could turn around and walk out the door .
But propriety demanded that I stay
And later to my friend Bingley I would say
In an assembly such as this , it’s insupportable
It was beneath me and I felt quite uncomfortable. NETHERFIELD PARK
I looked out the window at the lawn where we just met
You were on foot, how could I ever forget
There you stood with your posture so perfect and pert
Did you think I didn’t notice the six inches of dirt on your skirt? Some would say that it was a display of your conceit
And were appalled by your dirty feet
But in your defense I must admit that your lovely fine eyes
Were very much brightened by the exercise. That evening as you entered thru the billiard room door
A vision of beauty to behold in the gown that you wore.
No words were spoken just a sudden departure
As you ignored me again…. once more Days later your family came to inquire after your sister
About her health and perhaps they really missed her.
In pain, I peered through the window pane
As your mother ridiculed me with much disdain. What a curious scene on the grounds below.
As I looked out from the bath chamber window.
You frolicked , laughed and smiled like a child
Just one more time you left me … beguiled . In a short time, finally came the day
That you left Netherfield without delay
From the window, not knowing what to say
I watched as the carriage took you and Jane away. NETHERFIELD BALL
Netherfield Ball, November 26, I remember the date
I stood by the window where I would wait
For your arrival and of course to be sure
That Wickham wasn’t there to open your carriage door.
Thought I would take a chance
And ask you for the next dance.
At last you said yes and my request was accepted
In no time at all my advances were rejected.
Almost half way thru the dance I soon learned
It was Wickham, not me, with whom you were concerned.
Had no idea that you would sketch my character
The dance was over, I bowed and left the dance floor. ROSINGS PARK AND HUNSFORD
In the spring, At Rosings Park again we met
Ever reminding me of my faults and yet
I made up my mind that I would pursue you
So I made you an offer and what did you do? There was a very decided tone of incivility in your rejection
Even though I was overlooking your reprehensible connection
Said my selfish disdain for feelings of others you abhor
With that, and my hat in my hand …you showed me the door! PEMBERLY/LAMBTON
Months later and quite by chance at Pemberly we met
This is an encounter that I will never forget
I was embarrassed wearing a white shirt that was wet!
Didn’t want to say anything I would later regret. And you were more than polite and especially nice
Even smiled when I inquired about your family … twice!
Now I am sure that with my appearance you weren’t impressed
So I hurried back to the house and was properly dressed. After dinner at Pemberly where you were my invited guest
Your glances at me across the music room would suggest
Perhaps on your part there was a kindling of interest
The next day I would go to you at the inn and put it to a test. I found you there in a state of distress
No way to rescue you and your family unless
I would find Wickham and settle some old score
Before I left, I looked back at you then walked out the door. LONGBOURN
Our next meeting took place when Bingley and I came to call
On your family at Longborne early in the fall
I walked thru that door and could not take my eyes off you
Those repressed feelings were killing me, if only you knew. With your sister Lydia and Wickham now properly wed
I suppressed my passion and concentrated instead
On the matter of Charles and Jane to be reunited
Perhaps that would cause your mother to be delighted
. I informed my family that you were the object of my affection
And would marry you despite anyone’s moral or social objection.
All but Lady Catherine were pleased and did congratulate
Now it was up to you dearest Elizabeth to say yes and set a date.
Next time we called on your family and entered thru that same door
I was determined to know if you loved me. I had to be sure
We talked as we walked in the midday sun
Very casually down the lane toward Meryton. Finally in your flirtatious way to me you did admit
Your feelings toward me changed and were quite the opposite
Now it must be love not just your gratitude
With that my marriage proposal was renewed. So now in this church as we stand side by side
With Pride to you dearest Elizabeth my loving bride.
I vow that my love for you will forever endure
Never more will we separated by a window or a door.
Johanna
12-12-06
| 
