Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, OLD LOVERS, by LOUIS JONES MAGEE


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OLD LOVERS, by                    
First Line: Is not the contrast fortunate?
Last Line: My pipe, as you.
Subject(s): Rhine (river), Europe


IS not the contrast fortunate?
Without, the night so desolate;
Within, this cheerful tete-a-tete,
Here by the fire.

For years we've sat together here,
And you are better every year;
You bring the smile, you dry the tear,
And you inspire.

A glowing heart, a taste refined,
My solacer, I daily find
Of all that's soothing, sweet, and kind,
A type in you.

For colors that your dark cheeks wear,
For grace of form, who can compare?
Ah, no! there's none that's half so fair,
My pipe, as you.





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