Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HARLEM MARY, by SAMUEL WOODWORTH Poet's Biography First Line: They sing of blue-eyed mary Last Line: Tis planted in her heart. Subject(s): Harlem (new York City); New York City - 19th Century; Women | ||||||||
They sing of blue-eyed Mary, Who gathered flowers to sell, But there's a sweeter fairy In Harlem's flowery dell; Whose violets, pinks, and roses, Display a richer bloom, 'Twere bliss to gain such posies, And taste their rich perfume. The violet's softest azure Is swimming in her eye; The rose's vermeil treasure On either cheek we spy; The fragrant pink's carnation, Its nectar and perfume, In sweetest combination Have dress'd her lips in bloom. And she has learned to cherish A never-fading flower; When pinks and roses perish 'Twill still adorn her bower; Its tints will never vary, Its fragrance ne'er depart, 'Twill always bloom with Mary, 'Tis planted in her heart. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ARISTOTLE TO PHYLLIS by JOHN HOLLANDER A WOMAN'S DELUSION by SUSAN HOWE JULIA TUTWILER STATE PRISON FOR WOMEN by ANDREW HUDGINS THE WOMEN ON CYTHAERON by ROBINSON JEFFERS TOMORROW by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD LADIES FOR DINNER, SAIPAN by KENNETH KOCH GOODBYE TO TOLERANCE by DENISE LEVERTOV THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET by SAMUEL WOODWORTH AN ODE FOR THE GRAND CANAL CELEBRATION; NOVEMBER 4, 1825 by SAMUEL WOODWORTH |
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