Oh, because you never tried <br />To bow my will or break my pride, <br />And nothing of the cave-man made <br />You want to keep me half afraid, <br />Nor ever with a conquering air <br />You thought to draw me unaware -- <br />Take me, for I love you more <br />Than I ever loved before. <br /> <br />And since the body's maidenhood <br />Alone were neither rare nor good <br />Unless with it I gave to you <br />A spirit still untrammeled, too, <br />Take my dreams and take my mind <br />That were masterless as wind; <br />And "Master!" I shall say to you <br />Since you never asked me to.<br /><br />Sara Teasdale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/because/
