Lovesight (by: Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828 - 1882)) When do I see thee most, beloved one? When in the light the spirits of mine eyes Before thy face, their altar, solemnize The worship of that Love through thee made known? continue reading
Lutea Allison (by: Sir John Suckling (1609 - 1641)) You were not made to look on, though that be A bliss too great for poor mortality: In that alone those rarer parts you have To better uses sure wise nature gave... continue reading
Mortal Enemy (by: Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967)) Let another cross his way- She's the one will do the weeping! continue reading
My Dear Mistress Has A Heart (by: John Wilmot (1647 - 1680)) My dear mistress has a heart Soft as those kind looks she gave me, When with love's resistless art, And her eyes, she did enslave me... continue reading
Not To Keep (by: Robert Frost (1875 - 1963)) They sent him back to her. The letter came Saying … and she could have him. And before She could be sure there was no hidden ill Under the formal writing, he was in her sight— continue reading
Pains of Love (by: Elizabeth Barret Browning (1806 - 1861)) And wilt thou have me fashion into speech The love I bear thee, finding words enough, And hold the torch out, while the winds are rough... continue reading
Pattern (by: Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967)) Leave me to my lonely pillow. Go, and take your silly posies Who has vowed to wear the willow Looks a fool, tricked out in roses. continue reading
Perfidy (by: D.H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930)) Hollow rang the house when I knocked on the door, And I lingered on the threshold with my hand Upraised to knock and knock once more... continue reading
Philosopher, The (by: Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892 - 1950)) And what are you that, wanting you, I should be kept awake As many nights as there are days With weeping for your sake? continue reading
