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Nov 09, 2022
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The Maid's Swain
The Maid's Swain
An Archaic Poem
Verily, verily came courting
The maid’s swain,
For to beseech her to abstain.
He knew belike
That she was his bride.
And they would consummate
Their love anon.
Betwixt, a suitor came.
Thought the lady was fain
To marry the former gent.
She was wonted
With her life.
And both of them
She did despise.
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swamp-witch
2 years 3 months ago
Hello Gigi
Do you like period dramas/historical dramas? I really enjoy them and this poem reminds me of a great many of them. Unrequited love and unsuitable marriage arrangements are a popular theme.
I really enjoyed your journey into history with the language use in this poem.
Thank you for sharing,
Kelsey