I want to follow you into a forest,
So that I can prune the noisy trees
And make your secret place more peaceful.
If it would help I would build you a house
Out of the branches that I cut down
While performing my first task, though
I would also want to build a birdhouse, or two
So as not to displace the friendly creatures
That did originally reside there
Won't it be lovely? You'll see!
I have no doubt that you would love me
If only I were a better carpenter
And that is why I bought a new hammer, just
To help you live in peace.
But, you must also forgive me
If all of this seems so sudden -
You only just gave me your name
But I must admit that I do not yet love you,
and I will require that you do all the same