Nature that Washed Her Hands in Milk by Sir Walter Raleigh
Nature, that washed her hands in milk, And had forgot to dry them, Instead of earth took snow and silk, At love's request to try them, If she a mistress could compose To please love's fancy out of those. Her eyes he would should be of light, A violet breath, and lips of jelly; Her hair not black, nor overbright, And of the softest down her belly; As for her inside he'd have it
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"Nature, that washed her hands in milk,..."
"Nature that Washed Her Hands in Milk" by Sir Walter Raleigh is a sad and love and deep and inspirational english poem consisting of 41 lines. This English poem by Sir Walter Raleigh demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Nature, that washed her hands in milk, And had forgot to dry them,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Sir Walter Raleigh'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.