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• Bible poetry

  Proverbs 5 and Great Poetry, Part 2

  Here’s another John Donne treasure. In it Donne employs his mastery of conceit. By conceit, we mean a cleverly employed metaphor which is unusual. Here, comparing his beloved to fish bait. The Bait by John Donne. Come live with me, and be my love,And we will some new pleasures proveOf…

  February 12, 2008
• Bible poetry

  Proverbs 5 and Great Poetry, Part 1

  In preparation for Valentine’s Day and in partial fulfillment of Proverbs 5:19, it’s time to do some work studying some of the great master’s endeavors on, er, “seeking satisfaction.” John Donne is one of my favorites. Here is a poem he wrote for his wife, Anne. ELEGY XX.TO HIS MISTRESS…

  February 12, 2008