Sir Thomas Wyatt. 1503-1542
35. The Appeal An Earnest Suit to his Unkind Mistress, not to Forsake him
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AND wilt thou leave me thus! Say nay, say nay, for shame! —To save thee from the blame Of all my grief and grame. And wilt thou leave me thus?     Say nay! say nay!

And wilt thou leave me thus, That hath loved thee so long In wealth and woe among: And is thy heart so strong As for to leave me thus?     Say nay! say nay!

And wilt thou leave me thus, That hath given thee my heart Never for to depart Neither for pain nor smart: And wilt thou leave me thus?     Say nay! say nay!

And wilt thou leave me thus, And have no more pitye Of him that loveth thee? Alas, thy cruelty! And wilt thou leave me thus?     Say nay! say nay!

grame] sorrow.

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Sir Thomas Wyatt. 1503-1542
36. A Revocation
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