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... the mazer's brim , In the crimson liquor swim ; From thy plenteous hand divine , Let a river run with wine : God of youth , let this day here Enter neither care nor fear . Fletcher . Anacreontic Born I was to be old , And for IO.
... the mazer's brim , In the crimson liquor swim ; From thy plenteous hand divine , Let a river run with wine : God of youth , let this day here Enter neither care nor fear . Fletcher . Anacreontic Born I was to be old , And for IO.
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... care , return ! And let the day be time enough to mourn The shipwreck of my ill - adventured youth ; Let waking eyes suffice to wail their scorn , Without the torment of the night's untruth Cease , dreams , the images of day - desires 20.
... care , return ! And let the day be time enough to mourn The shipwreck of my ill - adventured youth ; Let waking eyes suffice to wail their scorn , Without the torment of the night's untruth Cease , dreams , the images of day - desires 20.
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Arthur Symons. That age is best which is the first , When youth and blood are warmer ; But being spent , the worse , and worst Times still succeed the former . Then be not coy , but use your time , And while ye may go marry : For having ...
Arthur Symons. That age is best which is the first , When youth and blood are warmer ; But being spent , the worse , and worst Times still succeed the former . Then be not coy , but use your time , And while ye may go marry : For having ...
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... seizure , Feed fancies and your your sight : After death , when you are gone , Joy and pleasure is there none . Here on earth is nothing stable , Fortune's changes well are known ; Whilst as youth doth then enable , Let your seeds 29.
... seizure , Feed fancies and your your sight : After death , when you are gone , Joy and pleasure is there none . Here on earth is nothing stable , Fortune's changes well are known ; Whilst as youth doth then enable , Let your seeds 29.
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Arthur Symons. Whilst as youth doth then enable , Let your seeds of joy be sown : After death , when you are gone , Joy and pleasure is there none Feast it freely with your lovers , Blithe and wanton sports do fade , Whilst that lovely ...
Arthur Symons. Whilst as youth doth then enable , Let your seeds of joy be sown : After death , when you are gone , Joy and pleasure is there none Feast it freely with your lovers , Blithe and wanton sports do fade , Whilst that lovely ...
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Page 164 - THRICE toss these oaken ashes in the air, Thrice sit thou mute in this enchanted chair ; And thrice three times tie up this true-love's knot, And murmur soft — ' She will, or she will not.' Go burn these poisonous weeds in yon blue fire, These screech-owl's feathers and this prickling briar ; This cypress gathered at a dead man's grave ; That all thy fears and cares an end may have. Then come, you fairies, dance with...