Dante Gabriel Rosetti immortalized his lovers:
the strong, graceful and voluptuous gentlewomen
who could have been countesses and baronesses.
Indeed, their beauty would stand the test of time.
He shared their innate glamour with the world
but kept for himself the spell of their smile.
One by one voluptuous enchantress with eyes like daggers
warned onlookers that beauty was hardly an open invitation.
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My daughters, I’m so very proud of you.
You have grown to become, fine young women.
Let not your hearts or lives be ruled by men.
Stand fast, and to your own desires be true.
Take what you need, but no more than your due.
Act cautiously, you are noblewomen.
Speak softly for, you are gentlewomen.
Let integrity shine, in all you do.
Know this my daughters, I've always loved you.
Every day, you are in my thoughts, my prayers.
That God grant you wisdom, in all affairs.
May your strength and your courage be renewed.
For every challenge in life you pursue.
How I wish I were there to ease your cares.
And to mend your hearts, from life's little tears.
Remember this, I will always love you.
I have been wounded
Robbed off my clothes
Some thieves attacked me
Eaten by moths
I'm lying there
right on your path
Eaten by anger
Eaten by wrath
The rage and fury
Choler and spleen
I'm full with blood
I'm not clean
I'm half dead
I'm helpless
There's no one
Who could care less
I have no shoes
Nothing to dress
I can not walk
I must confess
You walk by me
Leave me aside
And then from death
You can not hide
You walk by me
Salve - Patch me up
Transport - kind treat me
It is a wrap
A wrap which is
So full with life
With love you'll be
Husband and wife
You'll never die
You'll never cry
You'll never have
To ask more why
As love is pure
Love isn't shy
It's not afraid
Love always serves you
As your maid
A gentlewomen
Mary virgin
It's love my baby
It always spins
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