Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz image
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Born in November 12, 1651 / Died in April 17, 1695 / Mexico / Spanish

Poems by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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My Divine Lysis

... against the lofty flight of human thought ...

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Phyllis

...  can you wonder my love sought you out ...

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In Which She Satisfies A Fear With The Rhetoric Of Tears

... your touch -- and so is shattered in your hands ...

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To Her Portrait

... 'Tis death, tis dust, tis shadow, yea, 'tis nought ...

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You Men

...  Still, whether it's torment or anger- ...

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On the death of that most excellent lady,

...  Let them die with you, Laura, now you are dead, ...

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Arraignment Of The Men

...   Will your fair words ease their pain, ...

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I approach and I withdraw

...  ¡Ay! ¿Quién te enseño, Filis, ...

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My Lady

...  In this strange, ingenious fashion, ...