The Poems of Thomas Pestell Edited with an account of his life and work by Hannah Buchan |
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On Convalescence of the Lady Visc: Beaumont, a Soliloquie |
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On Convalescence of the Lady Visc: Beaumont, a Soliloquie
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Leaue tampring or attempting itPoore priest, you want both worth & wytt
To value this Convaluit.
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Stale Poëts common feet, or place,Steale not to vaump, assume, or face,
Hir out with goddesse, Nymph or Grace.
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Right Reuerend old king Harrie rimeLyes rustie; like a broken chyme,
Which went wth prayr'es in olden tyme.
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With, Harts Delight. hir health advance,or Goodnes Retrive. So by chance
A fidler may syrname a danse.
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What if you presse with bigg compare,Of Iewells Found or Lympide Ayre
Calme Seas, or Temples in repayre.
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Revested Earth, in flowr'es & corneFrom Iawes of Darkenes Light Reborne
Withering expressions all outworne.
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Italians tell their tale amisse,T'is true beyond, aboue all this,
If they meane this Sainct Bridget is
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