
Drink To Her
by Thomas Moore
'Drink To Her' Summary
The poem begins with the speaker inviting his companions to drink to the health of his beloved. He praises her beauty and virtue, and declares that she is worthy of their admiration and affection. The speaker then goes on to describe the pleasures of drinking and merrymaking, and urges his companions to enjoy the moment while they can. He argues that life is too short to be spent in sorrow and regret, and that it is better to live in the present and enjoy the company of friends and loved ones.Book Details
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Thomas Moore
Ireland
Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from I...
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