BEFORE I trust my fate to thee,
Or place my hand in thine,
Before I let thy future give
Color and form to mine,
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Great bit of philosophical poesy here. A pre-nub sounding nothing but commitment. I think the poet's reticence with romantic language leads me to believe it was a pre-arranged marriage, but she's willing to give it her all. She risks all. What's his risk but a miserable wife is things don't work out.
To-day's mistake! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Nay, answer not, —I dare not hear, The words would come too late; Yet I would spare thee all remorse, So, comfort thee, my fate— Whatever on my heart may fall—remember, I would risk it all! nice poem.
Is there within thy heart a need That mine cannot fulfil? One chord that any other hand Could better wake or still? Nicely penned. 10
A beautifully written poem, reflecting the youth of the poet in her words. 10
Really great poem. The last line is particularly poignant. I would risk it all!
Confession before tying the knots, is okay. But confession after tying the knot often lead to nought. A beautiful composition.
Women and men should ask themselves these questions to focus their hearts on their vows before they give their vows. Self-truth might spare themself and their mate a life of misery and pain
Superb poem..............A thought provoking and points to ponder on.....10
break all slighter bonds, nor feel A shadow of regret: Is there one link within the Past Beautiful poem. Thanks for the sharing.