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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
I MADE MY BED, by ALICE LEE EDDY
First Line: Yes, I have made my bed; now I will lie
Last Line: Perhaps you're wrong, -- perhaps, I like my bed.
Subject(s): Human Behavior; Conduct Of Life; Human Nature
First Line: Yes, I have made my bed; now I will lie
Last Line: Perhaps you're wrong, -- perhaps, I like my bed.
Subject(s): Human Behavior; Conduct Of Life; Human Nature
Yes, I have made my bed; now I will lie
In it and not complain if it be hard
With bitter lessons of a life ill-starred.
No coverlet of dainty lace have I
Primly tucked in, no sternly folded sheet,
No smug and pompous pillows in a row,
No blankets doubled properly, just so.
A worn strip to toss across my feet,
Homespun of courage; just one round and small
Cushion soft with love; in disarray
A reckless crazy-quilt; and that is all.
"You made your bed. now lie in it," you say.
Self-righteously, you sadly shake your head.
Perhaps you're wrong, -- perhaps, I like my bed.
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