Song from The Silent Woman by Ben Jonson — Love Poetry Lines
By Ben Jonson
Still to be neat, still to be dressed, As you were going to a feast; Still to be powdered, still perfumed: Lady, it is to be presumed, Though art's hid causes are not found, All is not sweet, all is not sound. Give me a look, give me a face, That makes simplicity a grace; Robes loosely flowing, hair as free; Such sweet neglect more taketh me Than all th' adulteries of art:
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"Song from The Silent Woman" by Ben Jonson is a love english poem consisting of 13 lines. This English poem by Ben Jonson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Still to be neat, still to be dressed, As you were going to a feast;...", this piece explores themes of love through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Ben Jonson's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.