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The Poems of William Smith

Edited by Lawrence A. Sasek
Smith, William

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CHLORIS,
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A newyeares'. Guifte. made vpon certen Flowers.

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The Gillyflower.

The (Gillyflower) hath an odoriferous smell,
And beares an intermingled pretie hew,
but whether the (carnation) or it doth most excell
for showe, and coler, (that I leaue to you:
Euen so, I knowe not, whether yor: honor. or your Face
Both sett togeather, Giues the greater grace.
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