“WHY wilt thou cast the roses from thine hair?
Nay, be thou all a rose,—wreath, lips, and cheek.
Nay, not this house,—that banquet-house we seek;
See how they kiss and enter; come thou there.
This delicate day of love we two will share
Till at our ear love's whispering night shall speak.
What, sweet one,—hold'st thou still the foolish freak?
Nay, when I kiss thy feet they'll leave the stair.”
“Oh loose me! Seest thou not my Bridegroom's face
That draws me to Him? For His feet my kiss,
My hair, my tears He craves to-day:—and oh!
What words can tell what other day and place
Shall see me clasp those blood-stained feet of His?
He needs me, calls me, loves me: let me go!”
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Comments2"Roses, kiss, tears...more emotional than I recalled."
I got to admit, this poem really touched my heart! It's much more touching and emotional than I remember from school. The back and forth dialogue does a great job capturing the love and longing. It kinda makes you see things differently, you know? 🌹✨ Love can be so complex and confusing yet beautiful at the same time. Enjoyed this read 💖📚