The poem is a prayer to a goddess, asking what she will give in return for the speaker's devotion. The speaker describes their admiration for the goddess, noting her beauty and charm in various settings. However, they lament that the goddess never truly acknowledges them, even in intimate moments. The speaker longs for the goddess to recognize them, if only once, and to be remembered by her.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1900 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure