Sonnet 32 - The first time that the sun rose on thine oath by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The first time that the sun rose on thine oath To love me, I looked forward to the moon To slacken all those bonds which seemed too soon And quickly tied to make a lasting troth. Quick-loving hearts, I thought, may quickly loathe; And, looking on myself, I seemed not one For such man's love!—more like an out-of-tune Worn viol, a good singer would be wroth To spoil his song with, and which, snatched in haste, Is laid down at the first ill-sounding note. I did not wrong myself so, but I placed A wrong on thee. For perfect strains may float
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"The first time that the sun rose on thine oath..."
"Sonnet 32 - The first time that the sun rose on thine oath" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The first time that the sun rose on thine oath To love me, I looked forward to the moon...", this piece explores themes of love and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Elizabeth Barrett Browning's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.