What value or reliability can the oath of a person hold who believes neither in the Day of Judgment nor in any religion or creed?
The poet touches upon a delightfully ironic dilemma of love: when a beloved does not believe in the Day of Judgement, religion, or moral codes, what value does their promise truly hold? It captures the tender exasperation of being in love with a charming skeptic whose vows have no anchor. The use of 'for God’s sake' adds a witty layer of disbelief, wondering how one can ever trust an oath sworn by someone who fears neither heaven nor consequence.
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