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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PHYLLIS, by WILLIAM DRUMMOND OF HAWTHORNDEN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: In petticoat of green
Last Line: Her hand seemed milk in milk, it was so white.
Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, William
Subject(s): Beauty
First Line: In petticoat of green
Last Line: Her hand seemed milk in milk, it was so white.
Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, William
Subject(s): Beauty
In petticoat of green,
Her hair about her eyne,
Phyllis beneath an oak
Sat milking her fair flock:
Among that strained moisture, rare delight!
Her hand seemed milk in milk, it was so white.
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