I remember reading this poem in class to a classmate or teacher made us do it so we get now each other better and I knew the girl already so we read fast and start talking about something else. later on reading myself I realize is a really nice poem I’m not a poetry person so that’s why it probably interested me, I’m pretty sure there are other ones as good as this one, oh and it also was one month before we moved to online learning.
“The passionate Shepherd to his love”
Come live with me and be my love,
And we will all the pleasures prove,
That Valleys, groves, hills, and fields,
Woods, or steepy mountain yields.
And we will sit upon the Rocks,
Seeing the Shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow Rivers to whose falls
Melodious birds sing Madrigals.
And I will make thee beds of Roses
And a thousand fragrant posies,
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroidered all with leaves of Myrtle;
A gown made of the finest wool
Which from our pretty Lambs we pull;
Fair lined slippers for the cold,
With buckles of the purest gold;
A belt of straw and Ivy buds,
With Coral clasps and Amber studs:
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me, and be my love.
The Shepherds’ Swains shall dance and sing
For thy delight each May-morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me, and be my love.
-Christopher Marlowe.
Mr.Marlowe is lovestruck. He was captivated by this lady’s beauty, and he’s already envisioned it all.
When I read this poem I think of love and passion.
The poem is very descriptive and heartfelt.
As in the title this poem holds a lot of passion and love that is captivating.