Her true beauty leaves behind
Apprehensions in my mind
Of more sweetness than all art
Or inventions can impart;
Thoughts too deep to be expressed,
And too strong to be suppressed….
… What pearls, what rubies can
Seem so lovely fair to man,
As her lips whom he doth love
When in sweet discourse they move:
Or her lovelier teeth, the while
She doth bless him with a smile!
Stars indeed fair creatures be;
Yet amongst us where is he
Joys not more the whilst he lies
Sunning in his mistress’ eyes.
Than in all the glimmering light
Of a starry winter’s night?
Note the beauty of an eye,
And if aught you praise it by
Leave such passion in your mind,
Let my reason’s eye be blind.
Mark if ever red or white
Anywhere gave such delight
As when they have taken place
In a worthy woman’s face.
(George Wither)
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