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The Prohibition by John Donne

By John Donne

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Take heed of loving me; At least remember I forbade it thee; Not that I shall repair my unthrifty waste Of breath and blood, upon thy sighs and tears, By being to thee then what to me thou wast; But so great joy our life at once outwears; Then, lest thy love by my death frustrate be, If thou love me, take heed of loving me. Take heed of hating me, Or too much triumph in the victory; Not that I shall be mine own officer,

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"Take heed of loving me;..."

"The Prohibition" by John Donne is a sad and love and inspirational english poem consisting of 26 lines. This English poem by John Donne demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Take heed of loving me; At least remember I forbade it thee;...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Donne'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.

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About John Donne

John Donne (1572–1631) was an English metaphysical poet and clergyman known for intellectually complex love poems like "The Flea" and "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," as well as profound religious meditations including "No Man is an Island" and the "Holy Sonnets."

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