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
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
An old fashioned ditty, but great structure and rhymes. Sentiments definitely predate the sexual revolution.
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
full of wisdom all forbidden things are racing all round the thing earlier were not permitted now a days society accept well writ
A valuable virtue that is still alive even though in the minority. A rich and refreshing rhyme scheme my friend!
I like this one Val. Nice to see some common sense is still around.
so nice a will dedicated to a maiden...........chastity must be upheld.............keep writing!
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
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Do I love this, Oh, yes!