Poems (Rossetti, 1901)/A Helpmeet for him
"A HELPMEET FOR HIM."
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.