Two bookes of epigrammes, and epitaphs Dedicated to two top-branches of gentry: Sir Charles Shirley, Baronet, and William Davenport, Esquire. Written by Thomas Bancroft |
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164. Naked Love.
Nature allowes her Birds and Beasts to weareLight armour of warme Feathers, Wooll, and Haire,
And unto man gives providence, t'enfold
Himselfe in garment:, 'gainst invasive cold:
Why then should tender Love be left to go
Naked alone? because 'tis hottest so.
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