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JOHN FLETCHER

Never again deluding love shall know me,

For I will die ; And all those griefs that think to overgrow me

Shall be as I: For ever will I sleep, while poor maids cry

'Alas, for pity stay,

And let us die With thee ! Men cannot mock us in the clay.'

��212. Jjove* s Emblems

XTOW the lusty spring is seen;

  • Golden yellow, gaudy blue,

Daintily invite the view : Everywhere on every green Roses blushing as they blow,

And enticing men to pull, Lilies whiter than the snow,

Woodbines of sweet honey full : All love's emblems, and all cry, ' Ladies, if not pluck'd, we die/

Yet the lusty spring hath stay'd ;

Blushing red and purest white

Daintily to love invite Every woman, every maid : Cherries kissing as they grow,

And inviting men to taste, Apples even ripe below,

Winding gently to the waist:

All love's emblems, and all cry,

  • Ladies, if not pluck'd, we die.'

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