{"id":9836,"date":"2023-05-31T18:20:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T23:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emendedhearts.com\/?p=9836"},"modified":"2023-09-08T08:46:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:46:27","slug":"bed-before-you-wed-a-poem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emendedhearts.com\/de\/bed-before-you-wed-a-poem\/","title":{"rendered":"Bed Before You Wed? : A Poem"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the realm of love and pondering thoughts,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Let’s delve into a topic, where romance is sought.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To bed or not to bed, before vows are said,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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A question that dances in our curious heads.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Once upon a time, in a world of debate,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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A woman named Lily, with a mind so innate.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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She pondered with wit, this puzzling affair,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To bed or not to bed, with a man so debonair?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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The town gathered ’round, their opinions held tight,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Each with a stance, ready to ignite.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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One said, “Bed him, dear Lily, seek the passion’s flame,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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For love knows no bounds, and pleasure isn’t a shame!”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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But Lily, wise as she was, raised an eyebrow askew,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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“Should I leap in the sheets, or wait, what’s your view?”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Another exclaimed, “Hold your horses, my dear,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To bed him too soon may ignite a fear.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Yet a third chimed in, “Oh, Lily, be bold,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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For a test drive in love, can’t be sold.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Find out if he’s worthy, skilled in the art,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Before pledging forever, let passion impart.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Lily scratched her head, in a state of perplex,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To bed or not to bed, she felt quite vexed.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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She sought an answer, clever and bright,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To navigate this riddle, with wisdom’s might.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Then a sage old woman, with a twinkle in her eye,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Stepped forth, offering counsel, oh so sly.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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“Listen, dear Lily, I’ll share my insight,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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It’s not about beddings, but love’s inner light.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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She continued with laughter, her words full of jest,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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“The heart knows no bounds, to bed or invest.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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It’s the bond that you build, the connection so deep,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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That truly determines the love you will keep.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Lily realized then, it’s not about the bed,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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But the love that’s cultivated, where souls are wed.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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For passion may wane, but a love that’s true,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Will grow ever stronger, whatever you do.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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So, dear Lily, fret not, embrace your own pace,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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In love’s grand dance, find your perfect embrace.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Whether before or after, let your heart be your guide,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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And remember, dear Lily, love’s joy cannot hide.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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In this realm of choices, where love’s dreams are spun,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Remember, dear readers, that hearts must be won.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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To bed or not to bed, it’s a question so grand,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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But true love’s foundation, lies in a heart’s demand.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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