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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
O FLAME OF LIVING LOVE, by JOHN OF THE CROSS Poem Explanation Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Juan De La Cruz, San; Juan De Yepes | |||
Oh, living flame of love That tenderly woundest my soul in its deepest centre, Since thou art no longer oppressive, perfect me now if it be thy will, Break the web of this sweet encounter. Oh, sweet burn! Oh, delectable wound! Oh, soft hand! Oh, delicate touch That savours of eternal life and pays every debt! In slaying, thou hast changed death into life. Oh, lamps of fire, In whose splendours the deep caverns of sense Which were dark and blind with strange brightness Give heat and light together to their Beloved! How gently and lovingly thou awakenest in my bosom, Where thou dwellest secretly and alone! And in thy sweet breathing, full of blessing and glory, How delicately thou inspirest my love! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE KING'S JEWEL by PHOEBE CARY DEAD IN THE SIERRAS by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER THE DISCOVERY; SONNET by JOHN COLLINGS SQUIRE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS THE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL by CLARA BECK THE BURIAL OF LOVE by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT TO M. S. G. (2) by GEORGE GORDON BYRON TELL ME FAIREST MAIDEN by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS |
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