The History of Polindor and Flostella With Other Poems. By I. H. [i.e. John Harington] The third Edition, Revised and much Enlarged |
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The doubting Lover.
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The doubting Lover.
Through doubt, desire, he friezes, burns(Quotidian Ague) both Zoanes turns,
Torrid, frozen: Lauds his Saint, adores;
Hugs his late slavery, yet deplores:
Thanks, blames his Stars, as kind, unkind;
Can talk t'himself, and wandring Wind;
Fool it with th' Eccho, pleas'd with Trees
Lone Rocks and Cells Societies:
Kisses his Chain, lov'd poyson'd Dart;
Hopes, fears: a poor Convulsion'd Heart!
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Next smiles; 'tis Sun-shine, Hony-shower.
How's her words poys'd! her each glance, look
How Anatomiz'd! Star-gaze, his Book:
He Nods, Sighs, Breaths, by Rule; so sore,
Love's Good-behaviour, binds all o're.
Idols his Creed; his Trade inrol'd
Under-ground delving, though seeks Gold.
In brief some Heaven's, more Hells do seize him.
Nought but t'enjoy or dye, can ease him.
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