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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LADIES FAIR, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poet's Biography First Line: Ladies fair, oh, what are we Last Line: Made more lovely by men's eyes I Subject(s): Women | |||
LADIES FAIR, Oh, what are we Fond or foolish or unwise? That it is our lot to be Made more lovely by men's eyes. If our looks can shine more bright It shall be at our own whim. Let us dwell in native light Without any thought of Him- O my dears, we may not so! Beauty comes not by desire! But how soon we feel it grow If they see us and admire. When our souls in time Of flower Needs must blossom or repine, They can wake us in an hour! If they love us, how we shine! Suddenly we bold our breath While the trembling beauty grows. We can feel it underneath, And the sunshine lifts the rose! Though we love you not, forbear! Be not vexed that heard but nay! Since your love has kept us fair As the earth is with the day. And our souls are robed with dew In the old and vernal dress, And we shine and are made new With your love of loveliness. Ladies Fair, oh, what are we? Fond or foolish or unwise? Still it is our lot to be Made more lovely by men's eyes I | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ARISTOTLE TO PHYLLIS by JOHN HOLLANDER A WOMAN'S DELUSION by SUSAN HOWE JULIA TUTWILER STATE PRISON FOR WOMEN by ANDREW HUDGINS THE WOMEN ON CYTHAERON by ROBINSON JEFFERS TOMORROW by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD LADIES FOR DINNER, SAIPAN by KENNETH KOCH GOODBYE TO TOLERANCE by DENISE LEVERTOV SONGS FOR MY MOTHER: 2. HER HANDS by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH |
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