Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONG (9), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI


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First Line: Two doves upon the selfsame branch
Last Line: And never give a thought to night.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
Subject(s): Doves; Happiness; Joy; Delight


Two doves upon the selfsame branch,
Two lilies on a single stem,
Two butterflies upon one flower: --
Oh happy they who look on them!

Who look upon them hand in hand
Flushed in the rosy summer light;
Who look upon them hand in hand,
And never give a thought to night.





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