Rime 161
Gaspara Stampa 1523 (Padua) – 1554 (Venice)
Toward that sweet nest where I remained though parting,
And where the better part of me still lingers,
Whether the weary sun returns or leaves,
I always spread the wings of my desire.
And still from time to time I blame myself
For never having used device or force
To stay with you, knowing, away from you,
A thousand times a day I die while living.
My doubtful feet were moved by constant hope
That you would follow soon to visit me,
Extend my fleeting life a little longer.
Observe, my lord, the promise you have given:
To come and make these dreary shores alive,
Joyous and loved, and me grateful and happy.
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Submitted on May 13, 2011
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABCDEFGAHIDJKI |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 605 |
Words | 115 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 14 |
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