Classic and Contemporary Poetry: Explained

"Song" by Thomas Shadwell is a love poem that describes the beauty of the object of the speaker's affections. The poem begins with a vivid image of the person's eyes, which are described as having a fringed valence that seems to advance towards the speaker. The language used is romantic and metaphorical, with references to Cupid's arrows and the beauty of nature. The speaker also describes the impact that the person has on him, saying that their presence fills him with joy and that they are the source of all his happiness. It follows an ABAB rhyme scheme, with each stanza consisting of four lines.The poem ends with a declaration of the speaker's love and a plea for the person to reciprocate his feelings.

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