George Meredith (Джордж Мередит)

Modern Love. Sonnet 27. Distraction is the Panacea, Sir!

Distraction is the panacea, sir!
I hear my oracle of Medicine say.
Doctor! that same specific yesterday
I tried, and the result will not deter
A second trial. Is the devil's line
Of golden hair, or raven black, composed?
And does a cheek, like any sea-shell rosed,
Or clear as widowed sky, seem most divine?
No matter, so I taste forgetfulness.
And if the devil snare me, body and mind,
Here gratefully I score: -- he seemèd kind,
When not a soul would comfort my distress!
O sweet new world, in which I rise new made!
O Lady, once I gave love: now I take!
Lady, I must be flattered. Shouldst thou wake
The passion of a demon, be not afraid.

1. King Harald's Trance
2. Nature and Life
3. Love Is Winged for Two
4. Modern Love. Sonnet 23. 'Tis Christmas Weather
5. Modern Love. Sonnet 30. What are We First?

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