Lucasta Epodes, Odes, Sonnets, Songs, &c. To which is added Aramantha, A Pastorall. By Richard Lovelace |
[I cannot tell who loves the Skeleton] |
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[I cannot tell who loves the Skeleton]
I
I cannot tell who loves the SkeletonOf a poor Marmoset, nought but boan, boan.
Give me a nakednesse with her cloath's on.
II
Such whose white-sattin upper coat of skin,Cut upon Velvet rich Incarnadin,
Ha's yet a Body (and of Flesh) within.
III
Sure it is meant good Husbandry in men,Who do incorporate with Aëry leane,
T'repair, their sides, and get their Ribb agen.
IV
Hard hap unto that Huntsman that DecreesFat joys for all his swet, when as he sees,
After his 'Say, nought but his Keepers Fees.
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V
Then Love I beg, when next thou tak'st thy Bow,Thy angry shafts, and dost Heart-chasing go,
Passe Rascall Deare, strike me the largest Doe.
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