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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ROGUES, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: The nearer unto nature's heart I moved
Last Line: Where in my face a foolish angel shines.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
First Line: The nearer unto nature's heart I moved
Last Line: Where in my face a foolish angel shines.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
The nearer unto Nature's heart I moved,
In those sweet days of old, the more I loved:
The nearer to the heart of man I move,
As days and weeks go by, the less I love;
Where can I find a true and honest mind?
Men rob me, and my Love is still unkind.
You cruel rogues, that come this day to borrow
A sum that's promised but not paid to-morrow;
That take like wasps the fruit that's on its way
Towards my mouth, and never fear my nay --
Go to that girl and state your happy case,
That you can see more kindness in my face.
Tell her that though I kiss so wild and oft
Her flesh that's like a baby's, white and soft,
Yet kind consideration, at the back,
Can fear a kiss will bruise and turn it black:
Go to her, rogues, and show her all the signs
Where in my face a foolish angel shines.
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