Would I might go far over sea
Arthur O'Shaughnessy
1844 to 1881
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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Against the knowing that thou art fair,
Would I might go far over sea,
And too fond loving of thy hair!
My Love, or high above the air,
Full many a written curse doth stand
Strange beauty that thou hast for me.
Where no law is and none shall be
Against the kiss thy lips should bear ;
And come to land or heaven with thee,
Against the sweet gift of thy hand;
Alas, for, in this bitter land,
Against beholding the most rare