In November (1)
July 5, 2023On the Death of the late Earl of Rochester
July 5, 2023Song : ‘Love Armed’
Love in fantastic triumph sat,
Whilst bleeding hearts around him flow’d,
For whom fresh pains he did create,
And strange tyrannic power he shew’d;
From thy bright eyes he took his fire,
Which round about in sport he hurl’d;
But ’twas from mine he took desire
Enough to undo the amorous world.
From me he took his sighs and tears,
From thee his pride and cruelty;
From me his languishments and fears,
And every killing dart from thee;
Thus thou and I the God have arm’d,
And set him up a Deity;
But my poor heart alone is harm’d,
Whilst thine the victor is, and free.
Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was an English playwright, poet, and novelist. She was one of the first English women to earn her living through writing and is best known for her plays, which were performed during the Restoration period. Some of her notable works include "The Rover" (1677), "Oroonoko" (1688), and "The Lucky Chance" (1687).