Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE LOVE LETTER, by FREDERIC FAIRCHILD SHERMAN


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THE LOVE LETTER, by                    
First Line: This fluttering sheet of paper, snowy white
Last Line: And hear with you her lips repeat my song.
Subject(s): Letters


This fluttering sheet of paper, snowy white,
A dove of Venus is whose glad behest
It is to bear my message on its breast
Unto my Sweet across the leagues of night.
And when beneath the singing stars its flight
Is done, then shall it find a downy nest
Amid the laces of her gown and rest
Upon her bosom, dreaming of delight.

Up then, my bird, and spread your pinions wide,
The quest is happy though the way be long:
Joy your companion is, and Love your guide,
And hope within your heart beats ever strong;
Godspeed! would I might journey at your side
And hear with you her lips repeat my song.





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