Cupid's Darts
by Anonymous
'Cupid's Darts' Summary
The poem begins with the speaker describing Cupid as a mischievous and playful child who shoots his darts at unsuspecting hearts. The speaker then goes on to describe the various effects of Cupid's darts, which can range from causing people to fall deeply in love to making them act foolishly. The poem ends with the speaker warning the reader to beware of Cupid's darts, as they can be both dangerous and unpredictable.Book Details
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