Mithridates by Ralph Waldo Emerson
I cannot spare water or wine, Tobacco-leaf, or poppy, or rose; From the earth-poles to the Line, All between that works or grows, Every thing is kin of mine. Give me agates for my meat, Give me cantharids to eat, From air and ocean bring me foods, From all zones and altitudes. From all natures, sharp and slimy,
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"I cannot spare water or wine,..."
"Mithridates" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a nature and romantic english poem consisting of 38 lines. This English poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "I cannot spare water or wine, Tobacco-leaf, or poppy, or rose;...", this piece explores themes of nature and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Ralph Waldo Emerson'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.