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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ON A LADY WHO FANCIED HERSELF A BEAUTY, by CHARLES SACKVILLE (1637-1706) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Dorinda's sparkling wit and eyes
Last Line: That runs his link full in your face.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dorset, 6th Earl Of; Middlesex, 1st Earl Of
Variant Title(s): On Dorinda
Subject(s): Beauty; China (porcelain); Love; Passion
First Line: Dorinda's sparkling wit and eyes
Last Line: That runs his link full in your face.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dorset, 6th Earl Of; Middlesex, 1st Earl Of
Variant Title(s): On Dorinda
Subject(s): Beauty; China (porcelain); Love; Passion
DORINDA'S sparkling wit and eyes
United, cast too fierce a light,
Which blazes high, but quickly dies;
Pains not the heart, but hurts the sight.
Love is a calmer, gentler joy;
Smooth are his looks, and soft his pace;
Her Cupid is a blackguard boy,
That runs his link full in your face.
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