I know you will say no, br But, may I at least say br Today, I love you so? br br “Your sweet name shall I know br To bless me on my way? ” br I know you will say no. br br “As men did times ago br And others may someday, br Today I love you so. br br “May I dance once with you? ” br As your pout dares me: stay! br I know you will say no. br br “I know that faith will grow br And though our eyes may stray, br Today, I love you so. br br “How fast the hours go! br Do blow a kiss, I pray.” br I know you will say no. br br “Whate’er be tomorrow, br Whatever grave or gay, br Today I love you so. br br “As strong as warm winds blow, br As straight as waters flow, br Today, I love you so.” br But I know you’ll say no. br br - by Edgardo S. Tugade br (Dec.