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Poem
November 17, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A witty poem punning on fire (passion), ice, and snow, where Julia's cold response intensifies the speaker's love rather than extinguishing it. Attributed to MAYFIELD, CALEDONIENSIS, dated October 29, 1768.
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A Play upon the words Fire, Ice, Snow.
Lately when suffering by a fire,
Julia's kind aid I did desire;
With snow and ice the haughty dame
Attempted to destroy the flame.
What colder is than ice and snow?
Yet these my fire did higher blow;
For ice and snow, from Julia sent,
Gave to my fires a stronger vent.
Ah me! where shall I seek for rest?
For cold but more inflames my breast!
Ah! Julia, neither ice nor snow
Can quench my fires which fiercer grow
But come with equal fires, no doubt
One fire will drive the other out.
MAYFIELD,
CALEDONIENSIS.
October 29, 1768.
Lately when suffering by a fire,
Julia's kind aid I did desire;
With snow and ice the haughty dame
Attempted to destroy the flame.
What colder is than ice and snow?
Yet these my fire did higher blow;
For ice and snow, from Julia sent,
Gave to my fires a stronger vent.
Ah me! where shall I seek for rest?
For cold but more inflames my breast!
Ah! Julia, neither ice nor snow
Can quench my fires which fiercer grow
But come with equal fires, no doubt
One fire will drive the other out.
MAYFIELD,
CALEDONIENSIS.
October 29, 1768.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Love
Fire
Ice
Snow
Julia
Pun
Coldness
Passion
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayfield, Caledoniensis.
Poem Details
Title
A Play Upon The Words Fire, Ice, Snow.
Author
Mayfield, Caledoniensis.
Subject
Play Upon Fire, Ice, Snow
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
With Snow And Ice The Haughty Dame Attempted To Destroy The Flame.
Yet These My Fire Did Higher Blow;
For Cold But More Inflames My Breast!
Ah! Julia, Neither Ice Nor Snow Can Quench My Fires Which Fiercer Grow
But Come With Equal Fires, No Doubt One Fire Will Drive The Other Out.