In the poem "Constant Lover" by John Suckling, the word "constant" can refer to both the speaker's faithful and committed love for the woman he desires, as well as his unchanging passion and loyalty towards her. This duality emphasizes the speaker's unwavering devotion and consistent emotions.
John Suckling was born on February 10, 1609.
John Suckling was born on February 10, 1609.
John Suckling - politician - died in 1627.
John Suckling - politician - was born in 1569.
Sir John Suckling was born in 1609 and he died in 1642.
This poem is about a man who has been in love for three whole days. Suckling was known to be witty in his poems. He mocked love and what it did to people. In the poem, the speaker has loved a lady for 3 days, but most relationships haven't even begun in this amount of time (an example of Suckling's wittiness). The words 'molt' and 'wings' imply a comparison between time and a bird shedding it's feathers. Therefore time will pass and he will never find such a constant lover. The speaker seems to be intrigued with the woman's beauty and this is why he has remained faithful for so long. Had it not been for her face, love with him would have made no stays. He would have had multiple partners.
Bartholomew John's birth name is John Suckling.
The Constant Lover by Sir John Suckling has an ABAB rhyme scheme and follows iambic tetrameter, with four metrical feet per line. The rhyme scheme adds a sense of structure and musicality to the poem, while the meter creates a rhythmic flow.
Song Why so pale and wan fond lover? Prithee why so pale? Will, when looking well can't move her, Looking ill prevail? Prithee why so pale? Why so dull and mute young sinner? Prithee why so mute? Will, when speaking well can't win her, Saying nothing do't? Prithee why so mute? Quit, quit for shame, this will not move, This cannot take her; If of herself she will not love, Nothing can make her; The devil take her. Sir John Suckling
suckling on your own pubic hairs
Abigail