Because - A poem by Sara Teasdale


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Sara Teasdale - Because

Oh, because you never tried
To bow my will or break my pride,
And nothing of the cave-man made
You want to keep me half afraid,
Nor ever with a conquering air
You thought to draw me unaware --
Take me, for I love you more
Than I ever loved before.

And since the body's maidenhood
Alone were neither rare nor good
Unless with it I gave to you
A spirit still untrammeled, too,
Take my dreams and take my mind
That were masterless as wind;
And "Master!" I shall say to you
Since you never asked me to.

Added: on March 27th, 2005 at 9:40 AM | Viewed: 4962 times | Comments and analysis of Because by Sara Teasdale Comments (4)

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Poet: Sara Teasdale Poem: Because Poem of the Day: Jul 11 2005 Comment 4 of 4, added on December 21st, 2005 at 11:46 AM. i can relate to this poem...its a total turn on when a guy doesnt ask for sex and shit Victoria II from United States Comment 3 of 4, added on July 11th, 2005 at 6:08 PM. THIS POEM INSPOSERS ME TO BE A GOOD WOMAN AND MORE!!!!!!!!!!! from United States Comment 2 of 4, added on March 27th, 2005 at 9:40 AM. I especially like this poem, because in the simple act of not trying to possess something (or someone) who cannot be possessed, true ownership can come to those who don't ask for something by force. Love can only be given freely, it can never be taken. Fauna from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Because, has received 4 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Sara Teasdale with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Sara Teasdale Poem: Because Last read: May 9 2008, 3:05PM Poem of the Day: Jul 11 2005 Viewed 4962 times. Added on March 27th, 2005 at 9:40 AM.

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