Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A RONDEL, by J. J. MACK JR.


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A RONDEL, by                    
First Line: I'd draw the knot as tight as man can draw
Last Line: "I'd rather not."
Subject(s): Rope


"I'D draw the knot as tight as man can draw,
And firm I'd make it fast by every law;
Dearest, you need not speak your fond consent,
Your paleness and your blush so finely blent,"
He gently said; "tell me my happy lot:
I'd draw the knot."

But ere he could the eager phrase repeat, --
The phrase his manly fancy found so sweet, --
The modest maiden toward him turned her face:
Her eyes met his a moment's rapturous space, --
She spoke, her firm glance faltering scarce a jot,
"I'd rather not."





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