Classic and Contemporary Poetry

SPONG (3), by SARA TEASDALE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Love me with your whole heart
Last Line: And good-by to you
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.
Subject(s): Love - Nature Of

LOVE me with your whole heart
Or give no love to me,
Half-love is a poor thing,
Neither bond nor free.
You must love me gladly
Soul and body too,
Or else find a new love,
And good-by to you.