Ladys Tomb
July 5, 2023The Leak In The Dike
July 5, 2023His Ladys Death
Twain that were foes, while Mary lived, are fled;
One laurel-crowned abides in heaven, and one
Beneath the earth has fared, a fallen sun,
A light of love among the loveless dead.
The first is Chastity, that vanquished
The archer Love, that held joint empery
With the sweet beauty that made war on me,
When laughter of lips with laughing eyes was wed.
Their strife the Fates have closed, with stern control,
The earth holds her fair body, and her soul
An angel with glad angels triumpheth;
Love has no more that he can do; desire
Is buried, and my heart a faded fire,
And for Death’s sake, I am in love with Death.
Pierre de Ronsard
Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585): A French Renaissance poet known for his love poetry and his role in the development of French literature. He was a member of the Pléiade, a group of French poets who sought to elevate the French language and literature.