Sixteen Irises~

[irisfragrance]

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It's the oddest thing, I don't recall putting this poetry book in my trunk, I suppose it must have got mixed in with my school textbooks by accident. Anyway I haven't really read through it in a while, and remember this one of particular interest when I was younger.

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[dofaye]

That's a lovely poem indeed.

[irisfragrance]

I have to agree, there are wuite a few good ones but this stuck in my memory for some reason. If you're interested Jules, you can borrow the book if you wish.

[dofaye]

I may have to; I've always been fond of love stories.

[irisfragrance]

Then by all means you can read it at your leisure. I must admit though I didn't peg you for having an interest romance themed work.

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[arise_fairsun]

At last, when all the summer shine
That warmed life's early hours is past,
Your loving fingers seek for mine
And hold them close-at last-at last!
Not oft the robin comes to build
Its nest upon the leafless bough
By autumn robbed, by winter chilled,-
But you, dear heart, you love me now.

Though there are shadows on my brow
And furrows on my cheek, in truth,-
The marks where Time's remorseless plough
Broke up the blooming sward of Youth,-
Though fled is every girlish grace
Might win or hold a lover's vow,
Despite my sad and faded face,
And darkened heart, you love me now!

I count no more my wasted tears;
They left no echo of their fall;
I mourn no more my lonesome years;
This blessed hour atones for all.
I fear not all that Time or Fate
May bring to burden heart or brow,-
Strong in the love that came so late,
Our souls shall keep it always now!

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[irisfragrance]

[If you could see her right now Romeo's she's blushing badly, but also wearing a lovely smile on reading that.]

It seems the poetic flare is contageous.

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[arise_fairsun]

I just thought, since you went to the trouble of writing down a poem...

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[irisfragrance]

It was sweet, and it's a lovely verse, thank you Romeo. Is...that how you feel?