WHAT means this folly, now to brave it so, And then to use submission? Is that a friend that straight can play the foe? Who loves on such condition? Though briars breed roses, none the briar affect: But with the flower are pleased. Love only loves delight and soft respect: He must not be diseased. These thorny passions spring from barren breasts, Or such as need much weeding. Love only loves delight and soft respect; But sends them not home bleeding. Command thy humour, strive to give content, And shame not love's profession. Of kindness never any could repent That made choice with discretion. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IN THE TRENCHES by RICHARD ALDINGTON CURTAIN by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON MATE (2) by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON A FLORIDA GHOST by SIDNEY LANIER ITALIAN PICTURES: COSTA MAGIC by MINA LOY I PAY MY DEBT FOR LAFAYETTE AND ROCHAMBEAU' by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |