by Florence Stealey Adams (b. 1879?)

The Portola Serenade
Language: English 
'Neath the shadow of a Collonade
Sang a lover this sweet serenade
To the maiden he so fondly lov'd
Dearly lov'd with heart so true
Ev'ry ev'ning when the moon shone bright
He would linger in the fragrant night
And sing to her these sweet words o'er and o'er again:

My Senorita 
Come, be my dearest Ahalita 
Your lips are sweeter 
Than all the honey in the roses heart 
Come to my arms dear 
And have no fear, dear 
Come, be my little wife, 
The treasure of my life

And one ev'ning when the stars shone bright 
Came the little maiden thru the night 
To his waiting arms she quickly fled, 
Swiftly fled with step so light 
As she press'd her rosy lips to his
While she nestled close up on his heart 
He sang to her these sweet words o'er and o'er a gain

My Senorita...

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