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Mother Shake The Cherry-Tree

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Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti
Mother Shake The Cherry-Tree

Mother shake the cherry-tree,
Susan catch a cherry;
Oh how funny that will be,
Let's be merry!
One for brother, one for sister,
Two for mother more,
Six for father, hot and tired,
Knocking at the door.
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Christina Rossetti GB

Christina Rossetti

1830-12-05 — 1894-12-29 · Londres

Christina Rossetti was an English poet of Italian descent, renowned for her lyrical and devotional poetry, often exploring themes of love, death, faith, and the natural world. She is considered one of the most significant poets of the Victorian era. Her work is characterized by its musicality, vivid imagery, and deep spiritual intensity, often tinged with a melancholic beauty that resonates with readers to this day.

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