She gave up beauty in her tender youth, gave all her hope and joy and pleasant ways; she covered up her eyes lest they should gaze on vanity, and chose the bitter truth. — Christina Rossetti
Tags: Beauty, Hope, Eyes, Christina Rossetti, British, Poet
Mini who’s who:
Christina Rossetti : British Poet
Born: December 5, 1830
Died: December 29, 1894