Relationships
In Honour of Matthew Prior
From Ionica (1905) - Appendix
Relationships
I am Her mirror, framed by him
Who likes and knows her. On my rim
No fret, no bead, no lace.
He tells me not to mind the scorning
Of every semblance of adorning,
Since I receive Her face.
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Cory, William Johnson. “In Honour of Matthew Prior.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/cory/89/.
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Cory, William Johnson. “In Honour of Matthew Prior.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/cory/89/.
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