A Woman's Honour by John Wilmot
By John Wilmot
Love bade me hope, and I obeyed; Phyllis continued still unkind: Then you may e'en despair, he said, In vain I strive to change her mind. Honour's got in, and keeps her heart, Durst he but venture once abroad, In my own right I'd take your part, And show myself the mightier God. This huffing Honour domineers In breasts alone where he has place:
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"Love bade me hope, and I obeyed;..."
"A Woman's Honour" by John Wilmot is a sad and love and inspirational english poem consisting of 29 lines. This English poem by John Wilmot demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Love bade me hope, and I obeyed; Phyllis continued still unkind:...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Wilmot's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.