Thursday, January 1, 2004

The Christmas-Box Comments

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THIS box, mine own sweet darling, thou wilt find
With many a varied sweetmeat's form supplied;
The fruits are they of holy Christmas tide,
But baked indeed, for children's use design'd.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Jade S 11 December 2017

I would like to understand the true meaning behind this poem as I am not able to understand old English well. First of all, is the poem directed to his love interest? Any old English translation to the modern English would be appreciated.

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