I need the names of some poems that build tension (either romance or passion preferably) .?

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This is for Year 12.  I am looking for a poem that is preferably by a well known poet that is good to analyse.  The criteria is that it "builds tension".  Prefer nothing savage, just romantic or passionate!  Many thanks for any suggestions.

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Listen, romantic poetry is not normally my thing. I like heavy metal, engines, guns, and other articles of masculinity. So if someone like me is recommending a romance poem, you know it's good:
"The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
http://www.potw.org/archive/potw85.html

Or even better hear it sung by Loreena McKennit. So ******* good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2CFM4ev-g8

Note that there is some violence in the poem but you'll love it. Trust me.

I need the names of some poems that build tension (either romance or passion preferably) .?

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