William Browne, of Tavistock. 1588-1643
240. A Welcome
1 min to read
150 words

WELCOME, welcome! do I sing, Far more welcome than the spring; He that parteth from you never Shall enjoy a spring for ever.

He that to the voice is near   Breaking from your iv'ry pale, Need not walk abroad to hear   The delightful nightingale.                   Welcome, welcome, then…

He that looks still on your eyes,   Though the winter have begun To benumb our arteries,   Shall not want the summer's sun.                   Welcome, welcome, then…

He that still may see your cheeks,   Where all rareness still reposes, Is a fool if e'er he seeks   Other lilies, other roses.                   Welcome, welcome, then…

He to whom your soft lip yields,   And perceives your breath in kissing, All the odours of the fields   Never, never shall be missing.                   Welcome, welcome, then…

He that question would anew   What fair Eden was of old, Let him rightly study you,   And a brief of that behold.                   Welcome, welcome, then…

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William Browne, of Tavistock. 1588-1643
241. The Sirens' Song
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117 words
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