Betrothed Poems - Poems about Betrothed

These are modern English translations of epigrams and poems by the ancient Greek poet Erinna... On a Betrothed Girl by Erinna loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch I sing of Baucis the bride. Observing her tear-stained crypt tell Death who dwells underground: "Thou art envious, O Death!" Her monument reminds passersby of the bitter misfortune of Baucis — how her father-in-law burned the poor girl...

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Birthday of beloved buxom babe I betrothed Pardon my hyperbole if in fact such embellishment can be sifted out amidst the pretentious poetry and/or prose NOT aired to appear superior, but more so as passion for English language appeased courtesy reading and writing on a regular basis, yet infrequently challenging intellectual sparring, but please feel welcome...

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With her first words she mesmerized his soul, Of rose water and lavender was her aroma, Her tip tap of her fairy tale walk was majestic, A woman of status still in her prime of depth and note, Wisps of red-hot curls, floating out of control adding To her appeal, a magnetic touch to the usual Variety of husband seeking...

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The moon gleams on your pallid complexion. I cannot keep my eyes off your charm. Your bony dance is frenetic. Your wedding dress is chilling. Your hand holds the sandglass. When you wish, I am ready to feel on my neck your sharp scythe. ...

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Loathed Being Clothed When Betrothed again he had loathed wedding and way she was clothed while being betrothed Jim Horn...

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Virtue is a lover —that must be wed (Villanova Pennsylvania: May, 2014)...

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Victory is a lover —that must be wed (Villanova Pennsylvania: May, 2014)...

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I can't find words overwhelming happiness can't be measured you fill my heart with joy I can't utter the word just let my tears roll down from my eyes, wearing my gown I will run along the fjord and fall into your loving arms. Come now, Sweetheart! I'll entwine you with my charm concurring and benign promise we'll not break apart forever, I'm yours and you be mine. (C)2016 Maricris...

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No matter where are you from; heaven or hell, my soul is bound to you....

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betrothed to the breeze heart-shaped leaves flutter down... cupid's handiwork sun weaves in and out in flirtation with the clouds... love's light never dims daylight fades quickly yet, never my love for you... will stars live so long? ___________________________ 2/2/15 For PD.s Contest:...

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Betrothed O! Love! My Love! Witholdeth not thine heart! What guile be this upon thy pit'ous lot? Beknownst this day my father--King--didst start, Not I, but he! What grief o'ercomes! Fie! Plot! O! Love, love. My Love! Thyself beauty's rose This night mine armour hies anon--thy thrall To findeth: Thou whom holds mine heart--exposed-- An' carry thee unto yon castle hall. I am ensnared,...

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what are we can we be defined what's our status what cannot be denied words can be spoken and gestures give us signs but when i say i love you can it be defined we give ourselves emotions when to laugh and when to cry but we can't control emotions they are like wild horses we ride we give ourselves to pain to feel deep inside you cannot...

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My master gentle but not in battle ...

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New seed is sown, a baby born; one and twenty years ago. I felt the moment, I felt the day, and became a man to grow. You blossomed, the petals emerged; the seed became a radiant flower. Angel darling, two months ago, I surrendered myself to your power. Together betrothed, together we will stay, until time ceases to exist I...

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