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Raise me a daïs of silk and down;

Hang it with vair and purple dyes;
Carve it in doves and pomegranates,
And peacocks with a hundred eyes;
Work it in gold and silver grapes,
In leaves and silver fleurs‐de‐lys;
Because the birthday of my life
Is come, my love is come to me.
‐Christina Rossetti

Can someone explain me the meaning of this poem. I don't understand what are talking about. Lol helpme out! Thanks!

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They're happy because on their birthday their true love came to them :)
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Hello there.

Answer: This poem is someone expressing their happiness for their love's birthday. She uses many items to show the depth of her love. She compares her heart to various things in nature.

Hope This Helps You!
Good Luck Studying ^-^
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