Versos English John Kendrick Bangs _Maid Of Culture_

English poem

_Maid Of Culture_

by (1862–1922)

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MAID of culture, ere we part, Since we've talked of letters, art, Science, faith, and hypnotism, And 'most every other ism, When you wrote, a while ago, =Zóê mou, sas agapó,=

Let me tell you this, my dear: Though your lettering was clear, Though the ancient sages Greek Would be glad to hear you speak, They would be replete with woe At your =mou, sas agapó=.

For, dear maiden most astute, You have placed the mark acute O'er omega. Take your specs. See? It should be circumflex. Still I love you, even though You have written =agapó=.