English poem

III.— VALOUR MISDIRECTED.

by Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (1823–1896)

I'll hunt for dangers North and South, To prove my love, which sloth maligns!' What seems to say her rosy mouth? 'I'm not convinced by proofs but signs.'

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