Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONG (9), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Two doves upon the selfsame branch Last Line: And never give a thought to night. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Doves; Happiness; Joy; Delight | ||||||||
Two doves upon the selfsame branch, Two lilies on a single stem, Two butterflies upon one flower: -- Oh happy they who look on them! Who look upon them hand in hand Flushed in the rosy summer light; Who look upon them hand in hand, And never give a thought to night. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE STUDY OF HAPPINESS by KENNETH KOCH SO MUCH HAPPINESS by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE CROWD CONDITIONS by JOHN ASHBERY I WILL NOT BE CLAIMED by MARVIN BELL THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#21): 1. ABOUT THE DEAD MAN'S HAPPINESS by MARVIN BELL IT IS FINISHED' by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI ITALIA, IO TI SALUTO!' by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI THE HEART KNOWETH ITS OWN BITTERNESS' (2) by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI |
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