The poetical works of William Strode ... Now first collected from manuscript and printed sources: to which is added: The floating island a tragi-comedy: Now first reprinted from the original edition of 1655: Edited by Bertram Dobell with a memoir of the author |
POSIES |
The poetical works of William Strode | ||
POSIES
BRACELETS
This keepes my hands
From Cupid's bands.
From Cupid's bands.
Goe, keepe that hand
From Hymen's band.
From Hymen's band.
Silke though thou bee
More soft is hee/shee
That weareth thee.
More soft is hee/shee
That weareth thee.
Vouchsafe my prisoners thus to bee—
Hee/Shee's faster bound that sent it thee.
Hee/Shee's faster bound that sent it thee.
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When you putt on this little band
Think then I take you by the hand,
Think then I take you by the hand,
The poetical works of William Strode | ||