Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A LOVER'S ANGER, by MATTHEW PRIOR


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First Line: As cloe came into the room the other day
Last Line: And forgot every word I designed to have said.
Subject(s): Breasts; Desire; Lateness; Love


As Cloe came into the room the other day,
I peevish began: "Where so long could you stay?
In your life-time you never regarded your hour:
You promised at two; and (pray look, child) 'tis four.
A lady's watch needs neither figures nor wheels:
'Tis enough, that 'tis loaded with baubles and seals.
A temper so heedless no mortal can bear --"
Thus far I went on with a resolute air.
"Lord bless me," said she, "Let a body but speak:
Here's an ugly hard rosebud fall'n into my neck:
It has hurt me, and vexed me to such a degree --
See here! for you never believe me; pray see,
On the left side of my breast what a mark it has made!"
So saying, her bosom she careless displayed:
That seat of delight I with wonder surveyed,
And forgot every word I designed to have said.




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