A Book of English Poetry1950 |
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Page 49
... pleasure of my pain : Pleasure might cause her read , reading might make her know , Knowledge might pity win , and pity grace obtain , I sought fit words , to paint the blackest face of woe , Studying inventions fine , her wits to ...
... pleasure of my pain : Pleasure might cause her read , reading might make her know , Knowledge might pity win , and pity grace obtain , I sought fit words , to paint the blackest face of woe , Studying inventions fine , her wits to ...
Page 54
... pleasure by their lust , Their wisdom by their rage of will ; Their treasure is their only trust ; A cloaked craft their store of skill : But all the pleasure that I find Is to maintain a quiet mind . My wealth is health and perfect ...
... pleasure by their lust , Their wisdom by their rage of will ; Their treasure is their only trust ; A cloaked craft their store of skill : But all the pleasure that I find Is to maintain a quiet mind . My wealth is health and perfect ...
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... pleasure rose , And kissed her thoughtless babes with many a tear , And clasped them close , in sorrow doubly dear , Whilst her fond husband strove to lend relief , In all the silent manliness of grief . O luxury ! thou curst by ...
... pleasure rose , And kissed her thoughtless babes with many a tear , And clasped them close , in sorrow doubly dear , Whilst her fond husband strove to lend relief , In all the silent manliness of grief . O luxury ! thou curst by ...
Contents
i The Knight ii The Squire | 15 |
SIR THOMAS WYATT | 21 |
NICHOLAS BRETON | 27 |
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