William Shakespeare. 1564-1616
139. Aubade
1 min to read
44 words

HARK! hark! the lark at heaven's gate sings,   And Phoebus 'gins arise, His steeds to water at those springs   On chaliced flowers that lies; And winking Mary-buds begin   To ope their golden eyes: With everything that pretty bin,   My lady sweet, arise!     Arise, arise!

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William Shakespeare. 1564-1616
140. Fidele
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137 words
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