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Aubade Steaminess Rating

Exactly how steamy is this poem?

G

Traditionally, an aubade can certainly be a bit steamy—it's a morning love poem after all. However, were talking about Larkin here. In his aubade, he skipped the steamy stuff so he could fit in more darkness and depression. Thanks for nothin', Phil.