... ? Did words of mine put too great strain On that woman's reeling brain? Later in his poems, Yeats began referring to Maud as Helen of Troy. In his poem, "No Second Troy" he bitterly described her political influence as destructive: Why should I blame her that she filled my days With misery, or that she would of late Have taught to ignorant men most violent ways, Or hurled ... ear Love you for yourself alone And not your yellow hair." When Roland and Maud picnicked at Boggle Hole, Roland asked Maud to undo her plaits. ""Life is so short" said Roland. "It has a right to breathe". And indee...

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• Grade Level: High School