Thomas Dekker Sweet Poems
- 1. The Merry Month Of May
O THE month of May, the merry month of May,
So frolic, so gay, and so green, so green, so green!
O, and then did I unto my true love say,
Sweet Peg, thou shalt be my Summer's Queen.
... - 2. Rose
Here sit thou down upon this flowâ??ry bank,
And make a garland for thy Lacyâ??s head.
These pinks, these roses, and these violets,
These blushing gilliflowers, these marigolds,
... - 3. Prologue: The Pleasant Comedy Of Old Fortunatus
OF Love's sweet war our timorous Muse doth sing,
And to the bosom of each gentle dear,
Offers her artless tunes, borne on the wing
Of sacred poesy. A benumbing fear,
... - 4. Art Thou Poor
Art thou poor, yet hast thou golden slumbers?
O sweet content!
Art thou rich, yet is thy mind perplexed?
O punishment!
... - 5. Sweet Content
Art thou poor, yet hast thou golden slumbers?
O sweet content!
Art thou rich, yet is thy mind perplex'd?
O punishment!
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