Bride, bride, there thou gangest!

Bride, bride, there thou gangest!
Alas! alas! if thy mother knew it,
Sadly, sadly, would she rue it.

About Coventry Patmore

English poet known for "The Angel in the House," a narrative poem celebrating married love that became a cultural touchstone.

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