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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ROSETTE, by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER First Line: Yes! I know you're very fair Last Line: As I used to love rosette! Subject(s): Aging; Longing; Love; Women | |||
YES! I know you're very fair; And the rose-bloom of your cheek, And the gold-crown of your hair, Seem of tender love to speak. But to me they speak in vain, I am growing old, my pet Ah, if I could love you now As I used to love Rosette! In your carriage every day I can see you bow and smile; Lovers your least word obey, Mistress you of every wile. She was poor, and went on foot, Badly drest, you know,and yet, Ah! if I could love you now As I used to love Rosette! You are clever, and well known For your wit so quick and free; Now, Rosette, I blush to own, Scarcely knew her A B C; But she had a potent charm In my youth:ah, vain regret! If I could but love you now As I used to love Rosette! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ARISTOTLE TO PHYLLIS by JOHN HOLLANDER A WOMAN'S DELUSION by SUSAN HOWE JULIA TUTWILER STATE PRISON FOR WOMEN by ANDREW HUDGINS THE WOMEN ON CYTHAERON by ROBINSON JEFFERS TOMORROW by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD LADIES FOR DINNER, SAIPAN by KENNETH KOCH GOODBYE TO TOLERANCE by DENISE LEVERTOV MY BALD HEAD by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER |
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