The master-passion is not always obeyed
— Crabbe, George (1754-1832)
Author
Work Title
Date
1819
Metaphor
The master-passion is not always obeyed
Metaphor in Context
"Much as I long'd to see the maid I loved,
"Through scenes so glorious I at leisure moved;
"For there are times when we do not obey
"The master-passion--when we yet delay--
"When absence, soon to end, we yet prolong,
"And dally with our wish although so strong.
"Through scenes so glorious I at leisure moved;
"For there are times when we do not obey
"The master-passion--when we yet delay--
"When absence, soon to end, we yet prolong,
"And dally with our wish although so strong.
Provenance
Searching HDIS for "master passion"
Theme
Ruling passion
Date of Entry
06/01/2004
