Classic and Contemporary Poetry
STANZAS, by ANNE BRONTE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, weep not, love! Each tear that springs Last Line: This faithful heart from thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Bell, Acton Subject(s): Faith; Love; Belief; Creed | ||||||||
OH, weep not, love! each tear that springs In those dear eyes of thine, To me a keener suffering brings, Than if they flowed from mine. And do not droop! however drear The fate awaiting thee; For my sake combat pain and care, And cherish life for me! I do not fear thy love will fail; Thy faith is true, I know; But, oh, my love! thy strength is frail For such a life of woe. Were't not for this, I well could trace (Though banished long from thee,) Life's rugged path, and boldly face The storms that threaten me. Fear not for me -- I've steeled my mind Sorrow and strife to greet; Joy with my love I leave behind, Care with my friends I meet. A mother's sad reproachful eye, A father's scowling brow -- But he may frown and she may sigh: I will not break my vow! I love my mother, I revere My sire, but fear not me -- Believe that Death alone can tear This faithful heart from thee. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 4 by MARK JARMAN QUIA ABSURDUM by ROBINSON JEFFERS GOING TO THE HORSE FLATS by ROBINSON JEFFERS SONNET TO FORTUNE by LUCY AIKEN JONATHAN EDWARDS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS by ROBERT LOWELL |
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