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Beautiful mistress mine,
upon whose snow at dawn
the rose is forming
on fields of mother of pearl.
Pure and lovely lily,
who amid coral protects itself
from the pure crystals
that the…
Contributor:
Antonio Enríquez Gómez
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Date:
17th Century
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On the Lord’s hills, white with lustrous light,
Far from rich palaces reeking of wine,
Drunk on the night and sidereal sadness,
The King dreams in self-imposed exile.
Below, mid the wheat, the…
Contributor:
Ephraïm Mikhaël
Places:
Paris, French Republic (Paris, France)
Date:
1887
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Although a beautiful shock of golden hair swings across her forehead
And love finds nourishment in her eyes
The chaste Susannah never strays from the right path
And harbors not one thought without…
Contributor:
Devorà Ascarelli
Places:
Rome, Papal States (Rome, Italy)
Date:
16th Century
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Please listen to my words,
Wise, honest, and beautiful women
For my riddle is complete:
Against your faithful crew [of women]
Old men
Raise your shame to the stars
While I protect you,
Defend you…
Contributor:
Judah Sommo
Places:
Mantua, Duchy of Mantua (Mantova, Italy)
Date:
1577