Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AMORETTI: 70, by EDMUND SPENSER Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fresh spring, the herald of love's mighty king Last Line: For none can call againe the passed time. Alternate Author Name(s): Clout, Colin Subject(s): Carpe Diem; Love | ||||||||
Fresh Spring, the herald of loves mighty king, In whose cote-armour richly are displayd All sorts of flowers the which on earth do spring, In goodly colours gloriously arrayd, Goe to my love, where she is carelesse layd, Yet in her winters bowre, not well awake; Tell her the joyous time wil not be staid, Unlesse she doe him by the forelock take: Bid her therefore her selfe soone ready make, To wayt on Love amongst his lovely crew, Where every one that misseth then her make Shall be by him amearst with penance dew. Make hast therefore, sweet love, whilest it is prime; For none can call againe the passed time. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE INVENTION OF LOVE by MATTHEA HARVEY TWO VIEWS OF BUSON by ROBERT HASS A LOVE FOR FOUR VOICES: HOMAGE TO FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN by ANTHONY HECHT AN OFFERING FOR PATRICIA by ANTHONY HECHT LATE AFTERNOON: THE ONSLAUGHT OF LOVE by ANTHONY HECHT A SWEETENING ALL AROUND ME AS IT FALLS by JANE HIRSHFIELD |
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