SHE stood breast high amid the corn, Clasped by the golden light of morn, Like the sweetheart of the sun, Who many a glowing kiss had won. On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies... In My Lady's Name: Poems of Love and Beauty - Page 3371896 - 394 pagesFull view - About this book
| 1827 - 480 pages
...won. On her cheek an autumn flush Deeply ripen'd — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses fell — Which were darkest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light Which had else been all too bright ; And her... | |
| Thomas Hood - English literature - 1827 - 240 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell, But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. N 3 181 And her hat, with shady brim, Made her tressy... | |
| Thomas Hood - English literature - 1827 - 180 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell, But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim, Made her tressy forehead... | |
| Samuel Carter Hall - English poetry - 1838 - 412 pages
...corn. Round her eyes her tresses fell, Which were blackest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her...Praising God with sweetest looks : — Sure, I said, heav'n did not mean, Where I reap thou should'st but glean ; Lay thy sheaf adown and come, Share my... | |
| Samuel Carter Hall - English poetry - 1838 - 348 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush. Deeply ripened : — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim. Made her tressy forehead... | |
| Samuel Carter Hall - English poetry - 1838 - 336 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripened : — such a hlush In the midst of brown was horn, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim. Made her tressy forehead... | |
| Samuel Carter Hall - English poetry - 1842 - 440 pages
...corn. Round her eyes her tresses fell, Which were blackest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her...tressy forehead dim ; — Thus she stood amid the stooks Praising God with sweetest looks : — Sure, I said, heav'n did not mean, Where I reap thou... | |
| Thomas Hood - 1845 - 442 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell, But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim, Made her tressy forehead... | |
| Love poetry - 1841 - 178 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush, Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell ; But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim, Made her tressy forehead... | |
| Thomas Hood - English literature - 1845 - 434 pages
...On her cheek an autumn flush Deeply ripened ; — such a blush In the midst of brown was born, Like red poppies grown with corn. Round her eyes her tresses...Which were blackest none could tell, But long lashes veil'da light, That had else been all too bright. And her hat, with shady brim, Made her tressy forehead... | |
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