 In other works found in Rimas varias, Sor Violante do Ceu writes poetic verses about the trials living-in-love and the idea of swooning courtship.The elements she utilizes in these works use a vocabulary of lyrical love that is both idealized and erotic (Dugaw 10).Sor Violante do Ceu introduces the humor of self-parody and gender play that become more explicit, as found in her poetic romance, "Amada prenda del alma" ("Rimas varias") .