by Coleridge · Cluster: Greek Mythology · Lust Sexual Desire · Desire
Abstract
Short love epigram in which the lover begs the beloved not to touch his throbbing heart lest it betray his flame; playful lyric of romantic desire.
Connections
Motifs: Desire, Fire, Love Themes & Concepts: Romantic Love Forms & Genres: Epigram
Testo integrale / Full text
If while my passion I impart,
You deem my words untrue,
O place your hand upon my heart —
Feel how it throbs for you!
Ah no! reject the thoughtless claim 5
In pity to your Lover!
That thrilling touch would aid the flame
It wishes to discover.
? 1794.