The poems and translations of Sir Edward Sherburne (1616-1702) excluding Seneca and Manilius Introduced and Annotated by F. J. Van Beeck |
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The Dilemma.
As poor Strephon (whom hard FateSlave to Chloris Eyes decreed)
By his cruell fair one sate,
Whilst his fat Flocks graz'd along:
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This was the sad Shepheards Song.
From those tempting Lips if I
May not steal a Kiss (my Dear!)
I shall longing pine and dye:
And a Kiss if I obtain,
My Heart fears (thine Eyes so near)
By their lightning 'twill be slain.
Thus I know not what to try:
This I know yet, that I dye.
| The poems and translations of Sir Edward Sherburne (1616-1702) | |