“A Helpmeet For Him” Christina Rossetti

Woman was made for man's delight,--
        Charm, O woman! Be not afraid!
His shadow by day, his moon by night,
        Woman was made.

Her strength with weakness is overlaid;
        Meek compliances veil her might;
Him she stays, by whom she is stayed.

World-wide champion of truth and right,
        Hope in gloom, and in danger aid,
Tender and faithful, ruddy and white,
        Woman was made.