Stella's Birthday March 13, 1719 by Jonathan Swift
Stella this day is thirty-four, (We shan't dispute a year or more:) However, Stella, be not troubled, Although thy size and years are doubled, Since first I saw thee at sixteen, The brightest virgin on the green; So little is thy form declin'd; Made up so largely in thy mind. Oh, would it please the gods to split Thy beauty, size, and years, and wit; No age could furnish out a pair
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"Stella this day is thirty-four,..."
"Stella's Birthday March 13, 1719" by Jonathan Swift is a love and spiritual english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by Jonathan Swift demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Stella this day is thirty-four, (We shan't dispute a year or more:)...", this piece explores themes of love and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Jonathan Swift'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.