Stanzas to the Rose by Robinson
By Robinson
SWEET PICTURE of Life's chequer'd hour! Ah, wherefore droop thy blushing head? Tell me, oh tell me, hap'less flow'r, Is it because thy charms are fled? Come, gentle ROSE, and learn from me A lesson of Philosophy. Thy scented buds, LIFE'S joys disclose; They strew our paths with magic sweets; Where many a thorn like thine, fair ROSE, Full oft the weary wand'rer meets; And when he sees thy charms depart,
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"SWEET PICTURE of Life's chequer'd hour!..."
"Stanzas to the Rose" by Robinson is a love and nature english poem consisting of 34 lines. This English poem by Robinson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "SWEET PICTURE of Life's chequer'd hour! Ah, wherefore droop thy blushing head?...", this piece explores themes of love and nature 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.