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Sonnet X: Dang'rous to Hear by Robinson

By Robinson

Topics: sad-shayari, love-shayari

Dang'rous to hear, is that melodious tongue, And fatal to the sense those murd'rous eyes, Where in a sapphire sheath, Love's arrow lies, Himself conceal'd the crystal haunts among! Oft o'er that form, enamour'd have I hung, On that smooth cheek to mark the deep'ning dyes, While from that lip the fragrant breath would rise, That lip, like Cupid's bow with rubies strung! Still let me gaze upon that polish'd brow, O'er which the golden hair luxuriant plays; So, on the modest lily's leaves of snow The proud Sun revels in resplendent rays!

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"Dang'rous to hear, is that melodious tongue,..."

"Sonnet X: Dang'rous to Hear" by Robinson is a sad and love english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by Robinson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Dang'rous to hear, is that melodious tongue, And fatal to the sense those murd'rous eyes,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robinson'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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Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) was an American poet who won three Pulitzer Prizes. His poems "Richard Cory," "Miniver Cheevy," and the Arthurian trilogy explore loneliness, failure, and the gap between appearance and reality.

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