Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TIT-FOR-TAT, by ADELAIDE-GILLETTE DUFRESNOY


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First Line: Phillis, a venal nymph, delayed
Last Line: Gave rosalind for nought!
Subject(s): Bribery; Jealousy; Kisses


Phillis, a venal nymph, delayed
Poor Damon's hopes of bliss;
Until the love-sick swain had paid
Ten sheep to buy a kiss.

Next day, ashamed to cheat the boy,
She sold her favours cheap;
And Damon bought, with eager joy,
Ten kisses for a sheep.

Next morning, of her own accord,
Afraid his love to miss,
The sheep to Damon she restored,
Eleven for a kiss.

At eve, half-wild with jealousy,
She gladly would have bought
With all her flock the kiss that he
Gave Rosalind for nought!





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