wishes.....

if i were to buy you riches,
and set your throne high.
i would bleed my hands out;
but ne'er would i sigh.

if i were to win you kingdoms,
and every meadow green.
i'd savor times of skirmish
but never be the queen.

if i were to bring you wisdom,
and store you worthy manse.
with knowledge of centuries
without an aching glance.

but if i were to seek your ardor,
and wish your genial care.
id stand by my casement,
just wishing you were here.