In An Artist's Studio (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) One face looks out from all his canvases, One selfsame figure sits or walks or leans... continue reading
May (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) I cannot tell you what it was; But this I know: it did but pass. It passed away with sunny May... continue reading
Mirage (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) The hope I dreamed of was a dream, Was but a dream; and now I wake, Exceeding comfortless, and worn, and old, For a dream's sake. continue reading
Promises Like Pie-Crust (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) If you promised, you might grieve For lost liberty again: If I promised, I believe I should fret to break the chain. Let us be the friends we were... continue reading
Remember (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me... continue reading
Song (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) When I am dead, my dearest, Sing no sad songs for me; Plant thou no roses at my head, Nor shady cypress tree... continue reading
Twice (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) I took my heart in my hand (O my love, O my love), I said: Let me fall or stand, Let me live or die, continue reading
Uphill (by: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)) Does the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Will the day's journey take the whole long day? From morn to night, my friend. continue reading