Nikki

“A Woman’s Question” by Lena LathropDo u know u have asked for d costliest thing Ever made by the Hand above? A woman’s heart, and a woman’s life— And a woman’s wonderful love.Do u know u have asked for this priceless thing As a child might ask for a toy? Demanding what others have died to win, With the reckless dash of a boy.You have written my lesson of duty out, Manlike, you have questioned me. Now stand at the bars of my woman’s soul Until I shall question thee. You require your mutton shall always be hot, Your socks and shirt be whole; I require your heart be true as God’s stars And as pure as His heaven your soul.You require a cook for your mutton and beef, I require a far greater thing; A seamstress you’re wanting for socks and shirts— I look for a man and a king.A king for the beautiful realm called Home, And a man that his Maker, God, Shall look upon as He did on the first And say, “It is very good.”I am fair and young, but the rose may fade From this soft young cheek one day; Will you love me then ‘mid the falling leaves, As you did ‘mong the blossoms of May?Is your heart an ocean so strong and true, I may launch my all on its tide? A loving woman finds heaven or hell On the day she is made a bride.I require all things that are grand and true, All things that a man should be; If you give this all, I would stake my life To be all you demand of me.If you cannot be this, a laundress and cook You can hire and little to pay, But a woman’s heart and a woman’s life Are not to be won that way.