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Anne Bradstreet
Anne Bradstreet
(1612 – 16 September 1672 / Northampton, England)
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To My Dear And Loving Husband - Poem by Anne Bradstreet
If ever two were one, then surely we.
If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee.
If ever wife was happy in a man,
Compare with me, ye women, if you can.
I prize thy love more than whole Mines of gold
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
My love is such that Rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee give recompetence.
Thy love is such I can no way repay.
The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.
Then while we live, in love let's so persever
That when we live no more, we may live ever.
Poems by Anne Bradstreet : 50 / 62
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Poem Submitted: Thursday, May 10, 2001
Poem Edited: Thursday, May 10, 2001
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Wonderful write for your husband (Report) Reply
beautifully written for your husband. (Report) Reply
An intense poem on love... reading Anne Bradstreet for the first time. (Report) Reply
I wasn't prepared to read such a glorious declaration of love from a woman of the 1600's. That husband was a very fortunate man, wasn't he? . (Report) Reply
Beautiful poem!! (Report) Reply
If we all could express our love to our loved ones, there would be far less couples getting divorced. (Report) Reply
Compare it with me if you can! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us. (Report) Reply
lovely poem of what is important in life? to love and be loved. (Report) Reply
Wow! What a wonderful ode to a loving hubby. Congrats for being the PoD. Thanks for sharing.x (Report) Reply
Simply superb love poem that takes love to an astonishingly elevated level. (Report) Reply
Excellent write on an intense exemplary love (Report) Reply
Superb composition.... thanks for sharing..... (Report) Reply
If ever two were one, then surely we.
Nicely put. Good poem!
Sylva (Report) Reply
Yes, this is a true love.
Bradstreet was a leading American poet.
She expressed her true love as she was a true Puritan. (Report) Reply
My love is such that Rivers can not quench.
Amazing sublimation. Thanks for sharing it here. (Report) Reply
..........beautifully written.....a sweet dedication to a loving husband....truly enjoyed.. (Report) Reply
i love this wonderful poem. (Report) Reply
which part of it attracts your applause?
Surely, you can't love all of it.
It's about time is all I can say,499! WooT (Report) Reply
This beautiful and everloving poem has given us great comfort since we
just lost our beloved aunt. Our uncle is devistated and heartbroken since
they were married 60 years and in love each day of their lives.
for him, to know that a woman in the 17th century had such deep identical
feelings about her husband....that death cannot separate them....has inspired
him to realize he must carry on now until he is reunited with his Lady.
this is a special website..tks!
jm (Report) Reply
If only every woman felt such devotion towards her husband (Report) Reply