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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A GIRL'S SONGS: 3, by MARY CAROLYN DAVIES Poet's Biography
First Line: I should like to be a nun
Last Line: About himself to god at night.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davis, Leland, Mrs.; Pawtuxie
Subject(s): Nuns
First Line: I should like to be a nun
Last Line: About himself to god at night.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davis, Leland, Mrs.; Pawtuxie
Subject(s): Nuns
I should like to be a nun
I think sometimes --
To fast, hear chimes,
And wear black gowns with folds; and keys;
And know the words of rosaries.
To have no long hair; and to give
Obedience while I live
To other women; and to walk
As though I were older, and to light
Candles at saints' feet, and talk
About himself to God at night.
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