You have, in you, the leaves and flowers
All that shines and all that’s sweet to see:
Greater than the sun your face in splendour,
Who sees you not can never worthy be.
In this world there is no creature
So pleasing or so full of beauty:
And he is led, who holds love in terror,
By your face, to desire such inwardly.
Each woman who is with you pleases me,
Through the love you show towards her:
And I pray to her, of her courtesy,
She who can do so best does you most honour.
And shows great care for your sovereignty,
For you are queen of all who are there.
(Guido Cavalcanti)
More Poetry from Guido Cavalcanti:
Guido Cavalcanti Poems based on Topics: Love, Faces, Courtesy, Honor, Beauty- A Dispute With Death (Guido Cavalcanti Poems)
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- "Deep in thoughts of love, I came" (Guido Cavalcanti Poems)
- "As I've no hope of returning ever" (Guido Cavalcanti Poems)
- "Fresh New Rose" (Guido Cavalcanti Poems)
- A Quick Perceptiveness (Guido Cavalcanti Poems)