Another of the Same

Say that I should say I love ye,

Would you say 'tis but a saying?

But if Love in prayers move ye,

Will ye not be moved with praying?

Think I think that Love should know ye,

Will you think 'tis but a thinking?

But if Love the thought do show ye,

Will ye loose your eyes with winking?

Write that I do write you blessed,

Will you write 'tis but a writing?

But if Truth and Love confess it,

Will ye doubt the true inditing?

No, I say, and think, and write it,

Write, and think, and say your pleasure;

Love, and truth, and I indite it,

You are blessèd out of measure.

Pastoral Poems by Nicholas Breton, Selected Poetry by George Wither, and Pastoral Poetry by William Browne (of Tavistock) · 第 16 / 59 题