Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FOR FEAR, by CHARLOTTE PERKINS STETSON GILMAN


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First Line: For fear of prowling beasts at night
Last Line: Garden and home.
Alternate Author Name(s): Stetson, Charlotte Perkins
Subject(s): Elections; Fear; Women's Rights; Voting; Voters; Suffrage; Feminism


For fear of prowling beasts at night
They blocked the cave;
Women and children hid from sight,
Men scarce more brave.

For fear of warrior's sword and spear
They barred the gate;
Women and children lived in fear,
Men lived in hate.



For fear of criminals today
We lock the door;
Women and children still to stay
Hid evermore.



Come out! Ye need no longer hide!
What fear you now?
No wolf or lion waits outside-
Only a cow.



Come out! The world approaches peace,
War nears its end;
No warrior watches your release-
Only a friend.



Come out! The night of crime has fled-
Day is begun;
Here is no criminal to dread-
Only your son.



The world, half yours, demands your care,
Waken and come!
Make it a woman's world; safe, fair,
Garden and home.






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