The Maiden

Sweet Maiden,

Help me to learn from your life.

A life dependant upon yourself.

Your virginity, holding all of you for yourself.

Sweet Maiden,

Teach me how to survive in this life.

A life where a woman is only as good as her husband.

I long for no husband, I long for no children.

Sweet Maiden,

Guide me on my path.

A path where I long to be judged by my merits.

In a world where to have no man is seen as naïve.

Sweet Maiden,

Remind me that I am not just some silly child.

Empower me with your wisdom and freedom.

Watch over me and protect me in this virgin’s life I have chosen.