Song: Eternity of Love Protested
by Thomas Carew
'Song: Eternity of Love Protested' Summary
Thomas Carew's poem "Song: Eternity of Love Protested" is a passionate declaration of love that transcends death. The speaker of the poem addresses a lover who has doubted their constancy, and proclaims that their love is true and will last forever.
The poem begins with the speaker addressing their lover, who has accused them of being fickle and inconstant. The speaker assures their lover that their love is true and that it will never fade. They compare their love to a flame that cannot be extinguished, and they say that it will burn even after their death.
He that loves a rosy cheek,
Or a coral lip admires,
Or from starry eyes doth seek
Fuel to maintain his fires;
As old Time makes these decay,
So his flames must waste away.
The speaker then goes on to describe how their love will continue to exist even after their body has decayed. They say that their ashes will glow like a lamp, and that their love will continue to burn brightly.
But a love that's built on truth,
When the world and all doth fade,
Finds the fire of its youth
Kindled by a heavenly aid;
And though death and time conspire,
Love shall never quench that fire.
The poem ends with the speaker reiterating their promise of eternal love. They say that their love will never die, and that it will continue to live on in their lover's heart.
Then, then, my love, let us embrace,
Let us kiss and drink our fill;
The joys of time and place
Are but shadows worn and still.
But true love will never die,
While the soul's secure on high.
"Song: Eternity of Love Protested" is a beautiful and moving poem that celebrates the power of love. It is a reminder that love can transcend death and live on forever.
Essence and spirit of the poem
The essence and spirit of "Song: Eternity of Love Protested" is one of eternal love and devotion. The speaker of the poem is deeply in love, and they are convinced that their love will last forever. They compare their love to a flame that cannot be extinguished, and they say that it will burn even after their death.
The poem also celebrates the power of love to overcome all obstacles. The speaker acknowledges that death and time may try to destroy their love, but they are confident that it will endure in the end.
Conclusion
Thomas Carew's "Song: Eternity of Love Protested" is a beautiful and moving poem that celebrates the power of love. It is a reminder that love can transcend death and live on forever.
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Thomas Carew
England
Thomas Carew (1595 – 22 March 1640) was an English poet, among the 'Cavalier' group of Caroline poets. He was born in West Wickham, Kent, the son of Sir Matthew Carew, a master in chancery, and his wi...
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