William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878)
Poems in History
Nightpiece by James Joyce
A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns
IF by Rudyard Kipling
The Spider And The Fly by Mary Howitt
Mary Howitt? (1799-1888) The Spider And The Fly “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; “‘Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you may spy. The way into my parlor is up a winding stair, And I have many curious things to show when you are there.” “Oh no, no,”…
To Celia by Ben Jonson
Ben Jonson (1573-1637) To Celia Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I’ll not look for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise Doth ask a drink divine; But might I of Jove’s nectar sup, I would not…