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
Beautifully written and a good plea for marriage. Thanks for sharing. BB: O)
my how things have changed.... this may be read so many ways...nostalgia and maybe dry humour primarily...tyvm syn
Though an old fashioned ditty it is best! Marriage should be sacred! So lovely, Valerie!
These words confirm the maiden`s most striking credibility as a lady in waiting. Marriage is the true union of minds and I think in the West too more of you ought to get married like we the Indians do. Hope this maiden will find her true life partner soon.
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
A great poem, less and less people marry these days. Maybe we should go back to how it used to be.