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TO DIANE DE POITIERS, by             Poem Explanation         Poet's Biography
First Line: Farewell! Since vain is all my care
Last Line: One far less fond, perchance, had won ye!
Subject(s): Diane De Poitiers (1499-1566); Disappointment; Grief; Love; Sorrow; Sadness


Farewell! since vain is all my care,
Far, in some desert rude,
I'll hide my weakness, my despair:
And, 'midst my solitude,
I'll pray, that, should another move thee,
He may as fondly, truly love thee.
Adieu, bright eyes, that were my heaven!
Adieu, soft cheek, where summer blooms!
Adieu, far form, earth's pattern given,
Which Love inhabits and illumes!
Your rays have fallen but coldly on me:
One far less fond, perchance, had won ye!




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