Robert Southwell poet from United Kingdom was born in 1561, had 34 years and died on February 21, 1595. Poems were written in Renaissance mainly in English language. Dominant movement is metaphysical.
Top ten poems Robert Southwell
Conscience
... That lies too high for base contempt, ...
New Heaven, New War
... The crib his trench, hay stalks his stakes, ...
The Burning Babe
... As though his floods should quench his flames which with his tears were fed ...
Content and Rich
... Faith guides my wit, Love leads my will, ...
A Child My Choice
... Whose heart no thought, whose tongue no word, whose hand no deed defiled ...
Look Home
... Most graceful all, yet thought may grace them more ...
Man's Civil War
... Would to her perch my thoughts retire, ...
The Nativity of Christ
... From death, from dark, from deafness, from despairs ...
Love's Servile Lot
... Death calls her up, Shame drives her out, ...
Behold A Silly Tender Babe
... With joy approach, O Christian Wight! ...
