Imperative/subjunctive.

[DGR]

Hi,

I came across the following problem on another list. The poster asked
whether it is possible to order something/ someone to exist as in the
following phrase:

    "Be my love".

In my opinion the form "be" in the above phrase is a subjunctive and
expresses a wish rather than a command and not a command or
imperative. The phrase is not structurally different
from a command like "Be quiet" or "Be seated" What is the
function of "be" in this phrase?

Regards

David Gerard.