THE MAIDEN'S REJECTION

Never pay homage upon one knee

Nor offer gold with a stone to adorn my finger

Ask not for what you already have

For if you propose, I promise to say “No.”

I need no tradition, law or church to endorse

This feeling; the greater part of me.

I will not be legally bound to what I freely give

Nor do I need to secure you by oath or vow

For I believe in your love and that it is mine

And if it not be true, then mine will be enough

For the both of us.

 

It is, I know, the desire and gentlest dream

Of maidens hearts harboring fear and hope

But I am not one of those, you see

I am sheltered by your touch and glance

As surely as bastion walls and wide moats

And neither fate nor storm invades my soul

With warnings of what all might become

For I am the fertile garden of your devotion

No harm may enter here while yet I breathe

And no glistening stone shall serve as proof

I am yours until planets tire of their journeys

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

David, you wrote a beautiful piece with the voice of a strong-minded woman. Nice write, as always. Deeply insightful and direct in this one.

[DrD]

It's nice that you take the time to visit here. I truly appreciate it and the kind words you leave behind.

[David Scott]

This was a breath of fresh spring fragrance to my mind David! Why does tradition and religion lay claim like some greedy lord of serfdom on the love affairs of the home? This poem shows the love required to build eternity indeed.
I am always happy I read your work. Today, even more so.

[DrD]

And you are always generous with your words, today even more so. Thanks friend, I appreciate you.

[Crystal Ellyson]

I love your poem. It is beautiful!!! Great job.

[DrD]

Thank you, Crystal. I truly appreciate your visit and kind words.

[Crystal Ellyson]

Your Welcome