Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/On the Wedding Ring

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4079548Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878On the Wedding RingJ. C. Hutchieson

On the Wedding Ring.

This precious emblem well doth represent
'Tis evenness that crowns us with content,
Which, when it wanting is, the sacred yoke
Becomes uneasy, and with ease is broke.