Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

(28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832 / Frankfurt am Main)

poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Book Of Contemplation - For Woman - Poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

FOR woman due allowance make!

Form'd of a crooked rib was she,--

By Heaven she could not straightened be.
Attempt to bend her, and she'll break;
If left alone, more crooked grows madam;
What well could be worse, my good friend, Adam?--
For woman due allowance make;
'Twere grievous, if thy rib should break!


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Poem Submitted: Thursday, January 1, 2004

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