Me Prove It Now Whoever Doubt
poem 537
Me Prove It Now Whoever Doubt - meaning Summary
Urgent Test of Faith
The speaker issues a compact challenge to anyone who doubts their love, urging immediate proof and treating death and opportunity as stakes. The poem traces a rising sequence—river at the feet, breast, mouth—to show escalating intimacy and urgency. As the water advances, the speaker pleads for recognition and validation of devotion. The closing image links personal longing to a larger, almost sea-sized encounter with the beloved.
Read Complete AnalysesMe prove it now Whoever doubt Me stop to prove it now Make haste the Scruple! Death be scant For Opportunity The River reaches to my feet As yet My Heart be dry Oh Lover Life could not convince Might Death enable Thee The River reaches to My Breast Still still My Hands above Proclaim with their remaining Might Dost recognize the Love? The River reaches to my Mouth Remember when the Sea Swept by my searching eyes the last Themselves were quick with Thee!
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