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Friendships Mystery, To My Dearest Lucasia by Katherine Philips

By Katherine Philips

Topics: sad-shayari, love-shayari, motivational-lines

Come, my Lucasia, since we see That miracles Men's Faith do move, By wonder and by prodigy To the dull angry World let's prove There's a Religion in our Love. For Though we were design'd t'agree, That Fate no liberty destroys, But our Election is as free As Angels, who with greedy choice Are yet determin'd to their joys.

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"Come, my Lucasia, since we see..."

"Friendships Mystery, To My Dearest Lucasia" by Katherine Philips is a sad and love and inspirational english poem consisting of 35 lines. This English poem by Katherine Philips demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Come, my Lucasia, since we see That miracles Men's Faith do move,...", 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. Katherine Philips'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 Katherine Philips

Katherine Philips (1632–1664) was an English poet known as "The Matchless Orinda." Her poems of female friendship and devotion—including "Friendship's Mystery, to My Dearest Lucasia"—were celebrated in her time and helped establish women's place in English literary culture.

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