To Celia

This is the start of the Poem Blogs and I am not quite sure how I should analyze these poems. For the first, "To Celia," I believe I will merely interpret, although I do make a note that I might change my mind.

The first stanza speaks of two lovers' longing for each other' kiss as one may long for wine. (Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine) They're longing to stare at each other. (Or leave a kiss but in the cup, and I'll not ask for wine) A kiss from the female character would quench a longing that wine could not. (The thirst that from the soul doth rise Doth ask a drink divine) The longing of the male character is that of utterly deep soul-ful longing, every inch of his heart longs to drink of her love. (But might I of Jove's nectar sup, i would not change for thine) Jove's nectar is most likely the nectar of the Roman god Jupiter, therefore Celia's lover states that even if he was offered the nectar of a god, he would rather have her love.

Within the second stanze the author continues to describe the bond between the two lovers. ( I sent the late a rosy wreath Not so much honoring thee) He sent Celia cut flowers that did not reach the height of his love for her. (As giving it a hope that there It could not withered be) Even cut flowers will bloom again because of her love. )But thou thereon didst only breathe, And sent'st it back to me) I think he is saying that she, in her love, sent the flowers back?!? (Since when it grows, and smells, I swear, Not of itself but thee) The flowers remind him of her and her love for him.

Sorry its a little rough, I did my best?