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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MODERN LOVE: 34, by GEORGE MEREDITH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Madam would speak with me. So, now it comes Last Line: Niagara or vesuvius is deferred. Variant Title(s): "madam Would Speak With Me. So, Now It Comes""; Subject(s): Love - Marital; Wedded Love; Marriage - Love | |||
Madam would speak with me. So, now it comes: The Deluge or else Fire! She's well; she thanks My husbandship. Our chain on silence clanks. Time leers between, above his twiddling thumbs. Am I quite well? Most excellent in health! The journals, too, I diligently peruse. Vesuvius is expected to give news: Niagara is no noisier. By stealth Our eyes dart scrutinizing snakes. She's glad I'm happy, says her quivering under-lip. 'And are not you?' 'How can I be?' 'Take ship! For happiness is somewhere to be had.' 'Nowhere for me!' Her voice is barely heard. I am not melted, and make no pretence. With commonplace I freeze her, tongue and sense. Niagara or Vesuvius is deferred. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TO MY WIFE by GEORGE WASHINGTON BETHUNE VARIATION ON THE WORD SLEEP by MARGARET ATWOOD IN THE MONTH OF MAY by ROBERT BLY DIRGE IN WOODS by GEORGE MEREDITH |
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