The lady this poet admires takes care of her mind and body as though it were a treasured pet. She understands the importance of a pure heart and a clean mind. This poem echoes St Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
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She walks-the lady of my delight-
A shepherdess of sheep
Her flocks are thoughts. She keeps them white;
She keeps them from the steep;
She feeds them on the fragrant height
And folds them in for sleep
She roams maternal hills and bright
Dark valleys safe and deep
Into that tender breast at night
The chastest stars may peep
She walks-the lady of my delight-
A shepherdess of sheep
She holds her little thoughts in sight
Though gay they run and leap
She is so circumspect and right;
She has her soul to keep
She walks-the lady of my delight-
A shepherdess of sheep
The Shepherdess was written by Alice Meynell.
The Shepherdess was produced by Alice Meynell.