Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, DEDICATION TO CHRISTINA G. ROSSETTI, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE


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DEDICATION TO CHRISTINA G. ROSSETTI, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Songs light as these may sound, though deep and strong
Last Line: Songs light as these.
Subject(s): Roundels; Singing & Singers


Songs light as these may sound, though deep and strong
The heart spake through them, scarce should hope to please
Ears tuned to strains of loftier thoughts than throng
Songs light as these.

Yet grace may set their sometime doubt at ease,
Nor need their too rash reverence fear to wrong
The shrine it serves at and the hope it sees.

For childlike loves and laughters thence prolong
Notes that bid enter, fearless as the breeze,
Even to the shrine of holiest-hearted song,
Songs light as these.





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