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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
VALENTINE, by JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE Poet's Biography
First Line: Great antony, I drink to thee
Last Line: Before my valentine!
Subject(s): Antony, Marc (83-30 B.c.); Holidays; Love; Valentine's Day; Marcus Antonius; Anthony, Mark
First Line: Great antony, I drink to thee
Last Line: Before my valentine!
Subject(s): Antony, Marc (83-30 B.c.); Holidays; Love; Valentine's Day; Marcus Antonius; Anthony, Mark
GREAT Antony, I drink to thee,
The Roman lover bold,
Who knew the worth of love and earth
And gave the dross for gold.
Rich Antony, I envy thee,
Who hadst a world to stake,
And, win or lose, didst bravely choose
To risk it for Her sake.
Poor Antony, I pity thee,
So small a world was thine,
I'd scorn to lay the prize to-day
Before my Valentine!
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