Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SORROW AND JOY, by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sorrow and joy, two sisters coy Last Line: And not too much o' t'other. Alternate Author Name(s): Bridges, Robert+(2) Subject(s): Grief; Happiness; Sorrow; Sadness; Joy; Delight | ||||||||
SORROW and joy, two sisters coy, Aye for our hearts are fighting: The half our years are teen and tears, And half are mere delighting. So when joy's cup is brimm'd full up, Take no thought o' the morrow: So fine's your bliss, ye shall not miss To have your turn wi' sorrow. And she with ruth will teach you truth, She is man's very med'cin: She'll drive us straight to heav'n's high gate, Ay, she can stuff our heads in. Blush not nor blench with either wench, Make neither brag nor pother: God send you, son, enough of one And not too much o' t'other. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE STUDY OF HAPPINESS by KENNETH KOCH SO MUCH HAPPINESS by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE CROWD CONDITIONS by JOHN ASHBERY I WILL NOT BE CLAIMED by MARVIN BELL THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#21): 1. ABOUT THE DEAD MAN'S HAPPINESS by MARVIN BELL A PASSER-BY by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES |
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