Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, EMBLEMS OF LOVE: 28. LOVE'S TRIUMPH OVER RICHES, by PHILIP AYRES



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EMBLEMS OF LOVE: 28. LOVE'S TRIUMPH OVER RICHES, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Beneath love's feet are royal ensigns spread
Last Line: And sceptres do to rural shepherds bow.
Subject(s): Love - Materialism


BENEATH Love's feet are royal ensigns spread,
While fettered kings make up his pompous show,
Twice-captive statues are in triumph led,
And sceptres do to rural shepherds bow.





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