Before The Birth Of One Of Her Children Comments

So beautifully executed. Marvelous one. Full stars.

The habit of women to leave message for their dear ones when they themselves apprehend own death at critical times is remarkable and the same theme has mde the poem classic poem of the day.

" We both are ignorant" ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

And if chance to thine eyes shall bring this verse, With some sad sighs honor my absent hearse; And kiss this paper for thy dear love's sake, Who with salt tears this last farewell did take... a great poem indeed. tony

A very melancholic poem, but thoughtfully and so sweetly written the sadness feels down to your blood, a very gifted poet of the period between 1600-1700. She was a devoted Classic Poetess and had 8 children with her beloved spouse. She was born in the UK but lived till her death in the USA. Like many people at that time, she died because she had tuberculosis. True saddest. But AB was a devoted Classic Poetess

when thy loss shall be repaid with gains Look to my little babes, my dear remains. And if thou love thyself, or loved'st me, These O protect from stepdame's injury./// beautiful poetic expression

A brilliant and inspiring piece deserving of POD.

A heart felt message to a trusted friend in tines distress, uncertainty or departure. Very emotional.

A moving farewell with many a lesson to be learnt. Great poem.

I think women in times of great stress often think they may perhaps die and want to leave a message for their loved ones- thank goodness most of the time the women survive and then feel perhaps a little foolish for their fears.