Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A SONG OF THE MOON, by BEN JONSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To the wonders of the peak Last Line: She will not seize it. Subject(s): Moon | ||||||||
To the wonders of the Peak, I am come to add, and speak, Or as some would say to break My mind unto you, And I swear by all the light At my back, I am no sprite, But a very merry wight Pressed in to see you. I had somewhat else to say, But have lost it by the way, I shall think on't ere't be day. The moon commends her To the merry beards in hall, Those turned up, and those that fall, Morts, and mirkins that wag all, Tough, foul, or tender. And as either news of mirth Rise or fall upon the earth She desires of every birth Some taste to send her. Specially the news of Derby; For if there or peace or war be, To the Peak it is so hard by, She soon will hear it. If there be a cuckold major, That the wife heads for a wager As the standard shall engage her, The moon will bear it. Though she change as oft as she, And of circle be as free, Or her quarters lighter be, Yet do not fear it. Or if any strife betide For the breeches with the bride, 'Tis but the next neighbour ride And she is pleased. Or if it be the gossips' hap Each to pawn her husband's cap, At Pem Waker's good ale tap, Her mind is eased. Or by chance if in their grease Or their ale, they break the peace, Forfeiting their drinking lease, She will not seize it. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...POEM TO TAKE BACK THE NIGHT by JUNE JORDAN THE MOON AND THE SPECTATOR by LEONIE ADAMS FULL MOON by KARLE WILSON BAKER NO MORE OF THE MOON by MORRIS GILBERT BISHOP THE DEPARTURE by DENISE LEVERTOV THE MOON IN GREECE by TIMOTHY LIU A CELEBRATION OF CHARIS: 1. HIS EXCUSE FOR LOVING by BEN JONSON A CELEBRATION OF CHARIS: 4. HER TRIUMPH by BEN JONSON A CELEBRATION OF CHARIS: 5. HIS DISCOURSE WITH CUPID by BEN JONSON |
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