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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONNET, by JOACHIM DU BELLAY Poet's Biography First Line: Friend, let us live-live, live, in all despite Last Line: And thwarts each wish that nature in him placed. Alternate Author Name(s): Du Bellay, Joachim | |||
FRIEND, let us live--live, live, in all despite Of greybeards--never cease to make good cheer! Live! Since our span of life is short and dear, And even kings have but a tenant's right. The day eve quenches, morn restores to light. The seasons are renewed each rolling year; But when man's pleasant life shall disappear, Death steeps his senses in eternal night. What! A beast's life to lead shall we be said? No! But towards heaven ay lifting up our head, Let us sometimes the sweets of pleasure taste. He is not wise who changes certainty Of present good for hope which may belie, And thwarts each wish that nature in him placed. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SONNET TO HEAVENLY BEAUTY by JOACHIM DU BELLAY A THRESHER OF WHEAT TO THE WYNDES by JOACHIM DU BELLAY DIDO TO AENEAS by JOACHIM DU BELLAY EPITAPH ON A CAT by JOACHIM DU BELLAY HYMN TO THE WINDS by JOACHIM DU BELLAY OF A WINNOWER OF WHEAT TO THE WINDS by JOACHIM DU BELLAY |
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