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John Donne's 14th Holy Sonnet John Donne's "Holy Sonnet #14:John Donne's 14th Holy Sonnet by ~DigThisOphelia
Batter My Heart"
John Donne was one of the most prolific writers of the 17th century. His works comprise some of the best-known sonnets, love poetry, and religious writings of the period. In his earlier works, Donne displayed both his vast knowledge of British society, which he criticized in many pieces, and his ability to write dazzling love poetry. While these early works were often rife with erotic content, they also display Donne's hunger for spiritual understanding and fulfillment. Works such as "The Flea," and "The Canonization," combine his brutal, sexualize
Just for You Your edges are blurredJust for You by ~DigThisOphelia
That point me in
Every direction
Lulling me to sleep,
But none too softly.
You fear the mornings
When you wake to thin air
Clutching at the
Foreign memory of me.
In the dead of night,
When you speak your truest tongue,
You'll say to me,
"December never sleeps."
And in its saying
give birth to a year
of Our December.
Blue-green truths
And the absolute knowledge of
What tomorrow can bring --
Full arms and open hearts
Ready for the unexpected quiet
Or sudden fits of voice.
Eyes by ~DigThisOphelia
