Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO MY MORE THAN MERITORIOUS WIFE, by JOHN WILMOT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I am, by fate, slave to your will Last Line: John. Alternate Author Name(s): Rochester, 2d Earl Of Subject(s): Love - Marital; Wedded Love; Marriage - Love | ||||||||
I am, by fate, slave to your will And shall be most obedient still. To show my love, I will compose ye, For your fair finger's ring, a posy, In which shall be expressed my duty, And how I'll be forever true t' ye. With low-made legs and sugared speeches, Yielding to your fair bum the breeches, I'll show myself, in all I can, Your faithful, humble servant, John. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TO MY WIFE by GEORGE WASHINGTON BETHUNE VARIATION ON THE WORD SLEEP by MARGARET ATWOOD IN THE MONTH OF MAY by ROBERT BLY |
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