Sonnet 22 - When our two souls stand up erect and strong - A poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning


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Elizabeth Barrett Browning - Sonnet 22 - When our two souls stand up erect and strong

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When our two souls stand up erect and strong,
Face to face, silent, drawing nigh and nigher,
Until the lengthening wings break into fire
At either curved point,—what bitter wrong
Can the earth do to us, that we should not long
Be here contented? Think. In mounting higher,
The angels would press on us and aspire
To drop some golden orb of perfect song
Into our deep, dear silence. Let us stay
Rather on earth, Beloved,—where the unfit
Contrarious moods of men recoil away
And isolate pure spirits, and permit
A place to stand and love in for a day,
With darkness and the death-hour rounding it.

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Poet: Elizabeth Barrett Browning Poem: Sonnet 22 - When our two souls stand up erect and strong Volume: Sonnets from the Portuguese Year: Published/Written in 1850 Comment 3 of 3, added on July 24th, 2006 at 12:44 AM. Yes, a portion of this poem was used in Love Story but is attributed incorrectly. Regards, Pat Pat from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on April 4th, 2005 at 1:54 PM. Wasn't this the poem used during the wedding ceremony in Eric Siegel's Love Story? Lisa Delaney from United States Comment 1 of 3, added on April 4th, 2005 at 1:54 PM. Wasn't this the poem used during the wedding ceremony in Eric Siegel's Love Story? Lisa Delaney from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Sonnet 22 - When our two souls stand up erect and strong, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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Sonnet 22 - When our two souls stand up erect and strong Volume: Sonnets from the Portuguese Year: Published/Written in 1850 Last read: 2009-11-21 08:13:11 Viewed 3752 times. Added on April 4th, 2005 at 1:54 PM.

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