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IN A GLASS WINDOW, FOR INCONSTANCY, by             Poem Explanation         Poet's Biography
First Line: Love, of this clearest, frailest glass
Last Line: Clearness for me, frailty for her.
Alternate Author Name(s): Cherbury, 1st Baron Herbert Of; Herbert Of Cherbury, Edward Herbert, 1st Baron; Herbert Of Cherbury, Lord
Subject(s): Mirrors; Unfaithfulness; Infidelity; Adultery; Inconstancy


LOVE, of this clearest, frailest glass
Divide the properties, so as
In the division may appear
Clearness for me, frailty for her.





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