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Poem
December 18, 1880
Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Introduction to a reprint of a light romantic poem from London Society (January 1868), expressing indecision in choosing between a pair of identical twins, likened to perfect natural duplicates.
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[We are in possession of a large
pile of English magazines, dating
many years back. In glancing over
these we often meet with something
worth reprinting. The following,
from "London Society" of January,
1868, is a specimen :
Twin roses on one stem,
Twin cherries on one bough,
Twin rubies in one diadem-.
A perfect pair, I vow.
I know not which is sweeter,
I know not which is rarer.
And if I had to grapple
The question of the apple,
And mulierum detur
I'd not know which is fairer.
Sweet music and its echo sweet,
A swan and its reflection-
Such is the pair of twins complete,
A duplicate perfection!
Was ever poor mortal
So troubled as I am ?
To Felicity's portal
I feel that I nigh am,
And not very shy am
But what can I do
When I cannot discover
Of which of the two
I am truly the lover?
Then pity me. who
Am condemned for my sins
pile of English magazines, dating
many years back. In glancing over
these we often meet with something
worth reprinting. The following,
from "London Society" of January,
1868, is a specimen :
Twin roses on one stem,
Twin cherries on one bough,
Twin rubies in one diadem-.
A perfect pair, I vow.
I know not which is sweeter,
I know not which is rarer.
And if I had to grapple
The question of the apple,
And mulierum detur
I'd not know which is fairer.
Sweet music and its echo sweet,
A swan and its reflection-
Such is the pair of twins complete,
A duplicate perfection!
Was ever poor mortal
So troubled as I am ?
To Felicity's portal
I feel that I nigh am,
And not very shy am
But what can I do
When I cannot discover
Of which of the two
I am truly the lover?
Then pity me. who
Am condemned for my sins
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Twin Roses
Perfect Pair
Romantic Indecision
Duplicate Perfection
Twin Lovers
What entities or persons were involved?
London Society, January 1868
Poem Details
Author
London Society, January 1868
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Twin Roses On One Stem,
Twin Cherries On One Bough,
Twin Rubies In One Diadem .
A Perfect Pair, I Vow.
Sweet Music And Its Echo Sweet,
A Swan And Its Reflection
Such Is The Pair Of Twins Complete,
A Duplicate Perfection!