Author: Robert Herrick
As shews the air when with a rain-bow graced, So smiles that ribbon 'bout my Julia's waist; Or like— Nay, 'tis that zonulet of love, Wherein all pleasures of the world are wove.
Type of Poem: Lyric Poem
Date Written: 1648-01-01
Date Published: 1648-05-01
Language: English
Keywords: Julia, Ribbon, Love, Beauty, Adornment
Source: Hesperides
Publisher: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Comments/Notes: A short and vivid poem comparing Julia's ribbon to a rainbow, symbolizing beauty and the intertwining of all pleasures.
Lyric poetry is a powerful and intimate form of expression, characterized by its focus on the personal emotions and thoughts of the poet. Often musical in nature, lyric poems resonate with readers through their vivid language and rhythmic flow, capturing moments of intense feeling.
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From ancient odes to contemporary free verse, lyric poetry remains a beloved and enduring form, celebrated for its ability to articulate the nuances of human emotion in a way that resonates deeply with readers.