Epithalamium

by Alfred Edward Housman — a poem card from Justes Mots

A classical epithalamium celebrating a wedding with mythological allusions and lyrical praise of marriage. The poem invokes the god Hymen and celestial forces to bless the union, blending pagan imagery with pastoral beauty. Perfect as a wedding reading or gift celebrating new love.

He is here, Urania�s son,
Hymen come from Helicon;
God that glads the lover's heart,
He is here to join and part.
So the groomsman quits your side
And the bridegroom seeks the bride:
Friend and comrade yield you o'er
To her that hardly loves you more.…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship