A Maiden's Plea Poem by Valerie Dohren

A Maiden's Plea

Rating: 4.9


O gentle as you please, my love,
I am yet still a maiden
And ‘though I yearn to know your will
My heart is heavy laden

For if I choose to lay with you
I deem that we should marry
As you would be the father of
The child that I may carry

I will not live a life of fear
Insulted and derided
And labelled as a worthless whore
Forevermore chastis’ed

So if you will not marry me
By you I’ll not be bedded
A maiden I shall stay, my love,
Until the day I’m wedded

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
An old-fashioned ditty....
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Owain Glyn 26 May 2013

Do I love this, Oh, yes!

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Sandra Feldman 21 May 2013

Well, bravo, somebody STILL has some Morals. Aside being a wonderful Poet, I always knew you were a Lady. Lovely, warm blooded poem, really liked, thank you, S

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Danny Draper 20 May 2013

An old fashioned ditty, but great structure and rhymes. Sentiments definitely predate the sexual revolution.

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Valsa George 17 May 2013

Old fashioned in the eyes of the new generation! But it fathoms deep into the root of the sacred values of life and upholds the sanctity of marriage! I love this poem and give you a 10

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Aftab Alam Khursheed 16 May 2013

full of wisdom all forbidden things are racing all round the thing earlier were not permitted now a days society accept well writ

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A valuable virtue that is still alive even though in the minority. A rich and refreshing rhyme scheme my friend!

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Perry Biggerstaff 03 June 2014

Again...Very nice. Perfect flow and great rhythm.

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John Brown 11 September 2013

I like this one Val. Nice to see some common sense is still around.

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Soumita Sarkar 15 June 2013

so nice a will dedicated to a maiden...........chastity must be upheld.............keep writing!

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Kevin Patrick 13 June 2013

Magnificent ode, not so much old fashioned as well groomed with etiquette which in todays age of show and tell is not a bad thing to have. This shows a pride that many a young women should take care to see. Your language Is rich and reminiscent of classics. A Fine maiden who shines a beacon of temperance and love. Cool read

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