What is the tone of the Irish poem below: What is this love, - this love that makes My heart's warm pulses quiver? They say it is the power that wakes The hyacinth 'mid hazel brakes, The lilies by the river, And that same thing that bids the dove Sit in the pine-tree high above, Its sweetheart wooing; But oh! alas! wate'er it be, It comes for my undoing! The lily of the river side By its sweet mate reposes Through autumn moons and winter-tide, To wake in love and beauty's pride When comes the time of roses; And in the springing of the year The doves' sweet voices you will hear Their vows renewing; But oh! alas! whate'er love be, And howsoe'er it comes to me, It comes for my undoing! a. lighthearted b. serious c. concern d. grief Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

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What is the tone of the Irish poem below:      What is this love, - this love that makes     My heart's warm pulses quiver?     They say it is the power that wakes     The hyacinth 'mid hazel brakes,     The lilies by the river,     And that same thing that bids the dove     Sit in the pine-tree high above,     Its sweetheart wooing;     But oh! alas! wate'er it be,     It comes for my undoing!     The lily of the river side     By its sweet mate reposes     Through autumn moons and winter-tide,     To wake in love and beauty's pride     When comes the time of roses;     And in the springing of the year     The doves' sweet voices you will hear     Their vows renewing;     But oh! alas! whate'er love be,     And howsoe'er it comes to me,     It comes for my undoing!      a. lighthearted     b. serious     c. concern     d. grief      Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

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Answer: A.

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