Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CONSTANCY, by JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY Poet's Biography First Line: You gave me the key of your heart, my love Last Line: "and last night -- I changed the lock!" Subject(s): Unfaithfulness; Women; Infidelity; Adultery; Inconstancy | ||||||||
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