Yes, Mary Ann, I Freely Grant

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Yes, Mary Ann, I freely grant,
The charms of Henry's eyes I see;
But while I gaze, I something want,
I want those eyes - to gaze on me.

And I allow, in Henry's heart
  Not Envy's self a fault can see:
Yet still I must one wish impart,
  I wish that heart - to sigh for me.

© Amelia Opie