To a Child of Quality, Five Years Old, 1704. The Author then Forty by Matthew Prior
LORDS, knights, and squires, the numerous band That wear the fair Miss Mary's fetters, Were summoned by her high command To show their passions by their letters. My pen amongst the rest I took, Lest those bright eyes, that cannot read, Should dart their kindling fire, and look The power they have to be obey'd. Nor quality, nor reputation, Forbid me yet my flame to tell;
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"To a Child of Quality, Five Years Old, 1704. The Author then Forty" by Matthew Prior is a love english poem consisting of 34 lines. This English poem by Matthew Prior demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "LORDS, knights, and squires, the numerous band That wear the fair Miss Mary's fetters,...", this piece explores themes of love through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Matthew Prior'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.