Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A LOVE-LESSON, by CLEMENT MAROT



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A LOVE-LESSON, by             Poem Explanation         Poet's Biography
First Line: A sweet 'no! No!' with sweet smile beneath
Last Line: "I'd have you say—""no! No! I will not let you!"
Subject(s): Love


A SWEET "No! no!" with sweet smile beneath
Becomes an honest girl,—I'd have you learn it;
As for plain, "Yes!" it may be said, i' faith,
Too plainly and too soft,—pray, well discern it!

Not that I'd have my pleasure incomplete,
Or lose the kiss for which my lips beset you;
But that in suffering me to take it, sweet!
I'd have you say—"No! no! I will not let you!"





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