Author	Thread: A beautiful poem for all
Admin	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 30 Dec, 2010 05:23 AM I just wanted to share this poem for everyone, I have always thought it to be beautiful. Hope you all enjoy! Mary T. Lathrap (1838-1895) A WOMAN'S ANSWER TO A MAN'S QUESTION. [Written in reply to a man's poetic unfolding of what he conceived to be a woman's duty.] Do you know you have asked for the costliest thing Ever made by the hand above� A woman's heart, and a woman's life And a woman's wonderful love? Do you know you have asked for this priceless thing As a child might ask for a toy, Demanding what others have died to win, With the reckless dash of a boy? You have written my lesson of duty out, Man-like you have questioned me; Now stand at the bar of my woman's soul Until I shall question thee. You require your mutton shall always be hot, Your socks and your shirt be whole; I require your heart to be true as God's stars, And as pure as heaven your soul. You require a cook for your mutton and beef; I require a far better thing. A seamstress you're wanting for socks and shirts; I look for a man and a king. A king for the beautiful realm called home, And a man that the maker, God, Shall look upon as he did the first And say, "It is very good." I am fair and young, but the rose will fade From my soft, young cheek one day, Will you love me then 'mid the falling leaves, As you did 'mid the bloom of May? Is your heart an ocean so strong and deep, I may launch my all on its tide? A loving woman finds heaven or hell On the day she is made a bride. I require all things that are grand and true, All things that a man should be; If you give all this, I would stake my life To be all you demand of me. If you cannot do this � a laundress and cook You can hire, with little to pay, But a woman's heart and a woman's life Are not to be won that way. Post Reply
stormcountry33 View Profile History	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 30 Dec, 2010 01:01 PM that was a good Poem! However I think its sad to say that not even to many Christian women follow that line of thinking...sad, very sad..."Chivalry is dead, but ladies you killed it" Post Reply
View Profile History	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 30 Dec, 2010 02:44 PM :applause::applause: That's was gooood!:glow::applause: Post Reply
View Profile History	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 30 Dec, 2010 03:25 PM Yes, it is a nice poem =) Post Reply
yve24242 View Profile History	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 1 Jan, 2011 01:13 PM Thanks for sharing :) Post Reply
View Profile History	A beautiful poem for all Posted : 9 Jan, 2011 01:49 PM this was a great read :D Post Reply