Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A VALENTINE, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I that was silent long, at last Last Line: A loyal woman friend! Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): Holidays; Love; Loyalty; Valentine's Day | ||||||||
I, THAT was silent long, at last May praise with a good grace -- Your morning smile, your gallant heart Your honest eyes and face. Go on, go down your radiant years, Fulfill your destined part, But then as now, ah! keep for me That corner of your heart. Loyal and kind you were at first And will be to the end: Keep ever, what your youth has earned A loyal woman friend! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ALCAICS: TO H. F. BROWN by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON AT THE SEASIDE by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON AUNTIE'S SKIRTS by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON CHRISTMAS AT SEA by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON ENVOY: 2. TO MY MOTHER by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON ENVOY: 5. TO MY NAME-CHILD by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON ESCAPE AT BEDTIME by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON FAREWELL TO THE FARM by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON FOREIGN CHILDREN by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON FOREIGN LANDS by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON |
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