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THE RECONCILEMENT by JOHN SHEFFIELD

Poet Analysis

First Line: COME, LET US NOW RESOLVE AT LAST
Last Line: SURE NEVER IS TOO LATE!
Subject(s): DESIRE; LOVE;

COME, let us now resolve at last
To live and love in quiet;
We'll tie the knot so very fast
That Time shall ne'er untie it.

The truest joys they seldom prove
Who free from quarrels live:
'Tis the most tender part of love
Each other to forgive.

When least I seem'd concern'd, I took
No pleasure nor no rest;
And when I feign'd an angry look,
Alas! I loved you best.

Own but the same to me -- you'll find
How blest will be our fate.
O to be happy -- to be kind --
Sure never is too late!



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