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Poem
September 19, 1797
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A suitor describes his six-month pursuit of Maria's affection, proposing marriage, only for her to playfully offer a heart-shaped cake instead of her hand.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
O'er six long months I've strove to gain
The lively Maria's Heart,
But hitherto have strove in vain,
She still eludes my art.
When last night tir'd with long suspense
Urg'd on by passion too,
Begg'd she'd excuse the bold offence,
While I made known my woe.
What wou'd you then? she smiling said.
Does Maria—Ignorance plead,
Thy hand and heart I ask dear maid.
Give! Heav'n shall bless thy meed.
Then from the plate—a cake* she took
Presenting with her hand,
Here take them both with archer look
What more do you demand?
*In form of a Heart.
The lively Maria's Heart,
But hitherto have strove in vain,
She still eludes my art.
When last night tir'd with long suspense
Urg'd on by passion too,
Begg'd she'd excuse the bold offence,
While I made known my woe.
What wou'd you then? she smiling said.
Does Maria—Ignorance plead,
Thy hand and heart I ask dear maid.
Give! Heav'n shall bless thy meed.
Then from the plate—a cake* she took
Presenting with her hand,
Here take them both with archer look
What more do you demand?
*In form of a Heart.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Maria
Courtship
Proposal
Heart Shaped Cake
Romance
Poem Details
Subject
Courtship Of Maria
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Then From The Plate—A Cake* She Took
Presenting With Her Hand,
Here Take Them Both With Archer Look
What More Do You Demand?
*In Form Of A Heart.