Author Charles Godfrey Leland The violets of her eyes, the roseThat on her cheek so softly glows,The lilies her white hands disclose—These bloom as sweetly as before,But the heart is rotten to the core. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments