Fair flower of fifteen springs, that still
Art scarcely blossomed from the bud,
Yet hast such store of evil will,
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Could not get on his side after reading she was only fifteen- I hope she was very cruel to his lecherous heart. Glad times have changed!
Lovely poem. In today's world he would be declared a child molester and she an innocent minor not of cruel heat but defending herself to her best. Enjoyed this old world depiction of love and beauty.
.....wonderful poem, love the vocabulary of the he time period ★
Romantic! cruel love... beautiful lines for a hardihood mistress
The plight of a passionate lover has been translated into beautiful words. A quote: Holding his misery for gain, And making pleasure of his pain.