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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
O FLAME OF LIVING LOVE, by JOHN OF THE CROSS Poem Explanation Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Juan De La Cruz, San; Juan De Yepes | |||
Oh, living flame of love That tenderly woundest my soul in its deepest centre, Since thou art no longer oppressive, perfect me now if it be thy will, Break the web of this sweet encounter. Oh, sweet burn! Oh, delectable wound! Oh, soft hand! Oh, delicate touch That savours of eternal life and pays every debt! In slaying, thou hast changed death into life. Oh, lamps of fire, In whose splendours the deep caverns of sense Which were dark and blind with strange brightness Give heat and light together to their Beloved! How gently and lovingly thou awakenest in my bosom, Where thou dwellest secretly and alone! And in thy sweet breathing, full of blessing and glory, How delicately thou inspirest my love! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SONNET: 48 by GEORGE SANTAYANA FALSE FRIENDS-LIKE by WILLIAM BARNES ON VISITING THE TOMB OF BURNS by JOHN KEATS A VISION UPON [THIS CONCEIT] OF THE FAERIE QUEENE (2) by WALTER RALEIGH SONNETS OF MANHOOD: 23 by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) A WEATHER PROPHET by JANE BARLOW WRITTEN ON WHITSUN-MONDAY, 1795 by MATILDA BARBARA BETHAM-EDWARDS |
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