Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO LALLA, READING MY VERSES TOPSY-TURVY, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Darling little cousin, / with yout thoughtful look Last Line: Though I know the most. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Books; Eyes; Reading | ||||||||
Darling little Cousin, With your thoughtful look Reading topsy-turvy From a printed book English hieroglyphics, More mysterious To you, than Egyptian Ones would be to us; -- Leave off for a minute Studying, and say What is the impression That those marks convey? Only solemn silence, And a wondering smile: But your eyes are lifted Unto mine the while. In their gaze so steady I can surely trace That a happy spirit Lighteth up your face. Tender, happy spirit, Innocent and pure; Teaching more than science, And than learning more. How should I give answer To that asking look? Darling little Cousin Go back to your book. Read on: if you knew it, You have cause to boast: -- You are much the wisest, Though I know the most. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TWO SONNETS: 1 by DAVID LEHMAN THE ILLUSTRATION?ÇÖA FOOTNOTE by DENISE LEVERTOV FALLING ASLEEP OVER THE AENEID by ROBERT LOWELL POETRY MACHINES by CATE MARVIN LENDING LIBRARY by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY 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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