Know this, my heart, let love go hunting free, Nor ever seek to stay him from the game; And guard the lips from any rash decree -- (A woman never sees these things the same) Let love go free, but leave the latch-string out And keep the supper hot, the fireplace bright, And sing a cheerful song to banish doubt -- To spread a welcome through the gathering night. So ask no questions, voice no shrill alarm, For love will always seek a happy place. Your anguish cannot ward away all harm And kisses ill befall a tear-stained face. Then, quick, away, these tears; arrange this hair; Throw wide the door, his foot is on the stair. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GEORGE MOORE by MARIANNE MOORE VILLAGE IN LATE SUMMER by CARL SANDBURG BUCOLIC COMEDY: SPINNING SONG by EDITH SITWELL PINE-TREES AND THE SKY: EVENING by RUPERT BROOKE CHARITAS NIMIA; OR THE DEAR BARGAIN by RICHARD CRASHAW |