English poem
III.— THE CHURL.
by Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (1823–1896)
This marks the Churl: when spousals crown His selfish hope, he finds the grace, Which sweet love has for ev'n the clown, Was not in the woman, but the chace.
Versos English Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore III.— THE CHURL.