Religion
"why Wilt Thou Chide?"
From Later Poems
Religion
Why wilt thou chide,
Who hast attained to be denied?
Oh learn, above
All price is my refusal, Love.
My sacred Nay
Was never cheapened by the way.
Thy single sorrow crowns thee lord
Of an unpurchasable word.
Oh strong, Oh pure!
As Yea makes happier loves secure,
I vow thee this
Unique rejection of a kiss.
I guard for thee
This jealous sad monopoly.
I seal this honour thine. None dare
Hope for a part in thy despair.
Cite this poem
MLA
Meynell, Alice. “"why Wilt Thou Chide?".” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/meynell/4/.
Chicago
Meynell, Alice. “"why Wilt Thou Chide?".” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/meynell/4/.
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