Two Valentines by Eugene Field
The poem explores the theme of love and its fleeting nature. It describes two valentines who are now parted, with one still holding onto memories of their past love. The speaker reflects on how they were once inseparable but are now distant, with only a few tokens remaining from their time together.
By Eugene Field · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Children's Literature · 445 words
First lines
I. TO MISTRESS BARBARA
There were three cavaliers, all handsome and true, On Valentine's day came a maiden to woo, And quoth to your mother: "Good-morrow, my dear, We came with some songs for your daughter to hear!"
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Two Valentines is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1885 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Children's Literature, Humor, Seasonal Literature
- Length: 445 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and courtship, typical of romantic literature.
- Children's Literature — The playful tone and simple language make it suitable for a young audience.
- Humor — The light-hearted and whimsical nature of the verses adds a humorous element.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Valentine's Day · Sentimental · Nostalgic · Whimsical · Humorous · Lighthearted · Playful · Witty