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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CLARISSA LAUGHS, by RUTH PARSONS MILNE
First Line: Clarissa laughs. I plead in vain,
Last Line: Clarissa laughs.
Subject(s): Laughter; Love
First Line: Clarissa laughs. I plead in vain,
Last Line: Clarissa laughs.
Subject(s): Laughter; Love
CLARISSA laughs. I plead in vain,
She hears my suit with sweet disdain.
When I remind her -- speaking low --
That once she did not flout me so,
She asks me -- do I think 'twill rain?
Then when in anger I am fain
To leave her, swear I've naught to gain
By staying, save th' increase of woe,
Clarissa laughs.
Yet when I beg of her to deign
To answer, give it joy or pain,
She smiles. So then I cannot go,
For with her smiles my love doth grow.
Yet when I press my suit again,
Clarissa laughs.
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